Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Panel Type | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 1600 |
| PPI | 216 | 287 |
| Screen-to-body | 80 | 82.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Mali G52 MP2 | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset Name | Unisoc Tiger T618 | Snapdragon 855 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 6 | One UI 4.0 |
| OS Version | 11 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 8 MP | — |
| ultrawide | — | 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7040 | 7040 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 246.8 | 244.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| Weight (g) | 508 | 420 |
| Width (mm) | 161.9 | 159.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, December 15 | 2019, July 31 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, January 17 | Available. Released 2019, August |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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