📱 Model features |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Model | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Other model names | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 | Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO |
Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Release date | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 | 7/5/2019 |
Depth | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) | 124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in) |
Weight | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) | 345 grams (12.08 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
System version | iOS 8.0 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | iPadOS 13 | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Chipset | 64bit - Apple A8X (20nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm) |
CPU | Triple-Core, 1 processor: 1.5GHz Triple-Core Typhoon | Quad-Core, 1 processor: 2GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 504 |
Performance (benchmark) | Basemark X: 29753 | AnTuTu: 35288 (v8) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (117GB available) | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📲 Display |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) | 800x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI | 189 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | Not supported |
Maximum download/upload | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Network technology | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
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 |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound with dual speakers |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 7340 mAh | 5100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Standard charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Standard charging |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
Call control | Not supported | Not supported |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | feature not registered |
Video calling | Supported | feature not registered |
Ringtones | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | feature not registered |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold - Retina display - Oleophobic coating - AirDrop file sharing - iCloud service - iCloud Keychain - FaceTime HD | - Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white - Kids Home |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.33W/kg (body) |