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Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)

Side by side comparison between Dell Venue 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) Compare Dell Venue 8 X
8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)

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Venue 8 (3G 32GB)} 7 Advantages Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB) vs Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
+32GB52%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+292 grams (10.22 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs345 grams (12.08 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)23%
Thinner
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4100 mAhvs+5100 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
800x1280 pixels
189 PPI
8"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 2MP
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
ModelVenue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Other model namesTablet Dell Venue 8 3G, New Venue 8 3GGalaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandDellSamsung
Release date10/1/20137/5/2019
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)130 x 212 millimeters (5.12 x 8.35 in)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)
Weight292 grams (10.22 ounces)345 grams (12.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size8" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI189 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Chipset32bit: Intel Atom Z258064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2GHz Atom (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 35288 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh5100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedfeature not registered
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennafeature not registered
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• Dell Stage UI
• 10-finger multi-touch
• PocketCloud 2.0
• WiFi hotspot
• Netgear Push2TV wireless display TV adapter (optional)
• Java framework
• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home

☢️ Radiation rate

Dell Venue 8 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.33W/kg (body)
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