Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G9 Play vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/19/2020 11:50 PM, updated: 1/26/2023 3:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) X Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) Compare Motorola Moto G9 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

23 Advantages Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (49GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+200 grams (7 ounces)74% Lighter	vs	347 grams (12.15 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1600 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+270 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	189 PPI
+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+20W158% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	7.75W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage More resistant material
6.5"	vs	+8"23% Larger screen
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
5000 mAh	vs	+5100 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

19 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G9 Play XT2083-1	Galaxy Tab A8" 4G LTE SM-T295NZKMZTO
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	8/28/2020	7/5/2019
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.73 x 165.21 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)	124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	347 grams (12.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	189 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610 950Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28, 66)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.483°1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.483°1.75µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5100 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Forest Green, Sapphire Blue, Spring Pink • Silicone case included	• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white • Kids Home
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.75W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)