Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) vs Apple iPad (3G 16GB)

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

5/9/2020 8:50 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:02 AM

Compare Apple iPad X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Apple iPad (3G 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+32GB (21GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+345 grams (12.08 ounces)112% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+189 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8"	vs	+9.7"21% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5100 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
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Model	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO	iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	7/5/2019	4/30/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	345 grams (12.08 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	8" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	768x1024 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Oleophobic coating
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 11	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 504	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5100 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	feature not registered	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	feature not registered	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white • Kids Home	• Colors: Silver • iCloud
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	iPad (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.33W/kg (body)	feature not registered