Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Panel Type | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 1600 |
| PPI | 270 | 359 |
| Screen-to-body | 80.9 | 76.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Mali-T628 MP6 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7904 | Exynos 5420 Octa |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 3.1 | — |
| OS Version | 10 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 2.1 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4900 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 80 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 11 h (multimedia) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | No |
| Height (mm) | 202 | 212.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Weight (g) | 309 | 294 |
| Width (mm) | 125.2 | 125.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, March 25 | 2014, June. Released 2014, July |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, March 25 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | N/A |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | — |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 66 | — |
| edge | — | No |
| gprs | — | No |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | — |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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