Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2019 7:59 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 9:02 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)42% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1600x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+359 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	271 PPI
+8.4"35% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	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 b/g/n [wifi4]
1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (11.49GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
294 grams (10.29 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)56% Lighter
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP50% 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
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
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 unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4900 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700, Samsung Klimt	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2014	9/1/2019
Depth	6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight	294 grams (10.29 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	8.4" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1600x2560 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	359 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4900 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast	• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered