Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/25/2020 10:22 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 2:09 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
+8"33% Larger screen	vs	6"
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4200 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
325 grams (11.38 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)93% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1200x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
283 PPI	vs	+411 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

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

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen 4G LTE (SM-P205), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8"	Galaxy A7 SM-A750G/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/2019	10/1/2018, Announced: 9/20/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in)	76.8 x 159.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.29 in)
Weight	325 grams (11.38 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	8" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x1920 pixels (16:10)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	283 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 10
User Interface	One UI core 1.1	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz 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
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 123883 (v7) Geekbench: 4446 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	300/50 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 Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.418mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	1080p@240fps slow motion 720p@960fps slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	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 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Hall effect	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gray • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Blue light filter	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.683W/kg (head), 1.501W/kg (body)	feature not registered