Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019)
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019)
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8 | 8 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 800 |
| PPI | 283 | 189 |
| Screen-to-body | 75.2 | 67.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7904 | Exynos 7870 Octa |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI | — |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 7.1.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4200 | 4450 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 201.5 | 127.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 9.9 |
| Weight (g) | 325 | 415 |
| Width (mm) | 122.4 | 214.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, March | 2017, October. Released 2017, November |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, April | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) and Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 packs a 4450 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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