| Physical 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 | October, 2014 | July, 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) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | feature not registered |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Operating system | iOS 8.0 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | iPadOS 13 | Android 10 |
| Hardware | 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 processor | 1.5Ghz 3-Cores Apple Cyclone | 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GXA6850 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 504 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Display features | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| 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 |
| Calling | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | feature not registered |
| Video calling | Supported | feature not registered |
| Call control | 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 |
| 2ª 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 |
| Multimedia | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| 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 |
| TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| 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 |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
| Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
|
| Other features | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
- Retina display
- Oleophobic coating
- AirDrop file sharing
- iCloud service
- iCloud Keychain
- FaceTime HD | - Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
- One UI core 1.1
- Dual speaker
- Kids Home
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Battery | 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 | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| 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) |