Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/25/2020 10:22 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 10:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) X Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)92% Lighter	vs	325 grams (11.38 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated 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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1200x1920 pixels105% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+283 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+8"25% Larger screen
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+4200 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4X

32GB (21GB available)

eMMC 5.1

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

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
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Model	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Other model names	Galaxy A20 SM-A205GN/Dual-Sim NFC	Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen 4G LTE (SM-P205), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8"
Country or region available	Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019	4/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	325 grams (11.38 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	283 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
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1	One UI core 1.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	600/150 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 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange	• Colors: Black, Gray • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Blue light filter
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.02W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.23W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	0.683W/kg (head), 1.501W/kg (body)