Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) vs Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy A11 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/13/2020 9:54 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 7:50 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A11 X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+8"25% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+5100 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
345 grams (12.08 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)95% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels10% Higher resolution screen
189 PPI	vs	+268 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP148% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
7.75W	vs	+15W94% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

32GB (21GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

8 millimeters (0.31 inches)

60Hz

16 million

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Other model names	Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO	Galaxy A11 SM-A115F Single-Sim (32GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Angola, Mozambique
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/5/2019	5/1/2020, Announced: 3/13/2020
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)	76.3 x 161.4 millimeters (3 x 6.35 in)
Weight	345 grams (12.08 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	8" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	268 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 Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 11
User Interface	One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 504	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115° 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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 Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/155A) Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast 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
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	feature not registered	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	feature not registered	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white Kids Home	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.33W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)