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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) vs HTC U11 Life (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) vs HTC U11 Life devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC U11 Life X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) 06Points
8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? HTC U11 Life (32GB)

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!

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) vs U11 Life (32GB)} 24 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+8"54%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5100 mAh96%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
345 grams (12.08 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)143%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCD 5Advantage
TFT Super LCD 5 display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels103%
Higher resolution screen
189 PPIvs+424 PPI124%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/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
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices
32GB (21GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+6 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)U11 Life (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTOHTC U11 Life Global version 3GB RAM, HTC Ocean Life
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date7/5/201912/1/2017
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)
Weight345 grams (12.08 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD 5
Screen size8" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 504Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered600/75 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered670 hours (27.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingfeature not registeredSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antennafeature not registeredInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home
• Colors: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White
• Android One
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic body
• Plastic case included
• Amazon Alexa
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC BoomSound
• Hi-Res audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter
• Slow motion
• VoLTE
• Miracast
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)HTC U11 Life (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
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