| Physical features | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Model | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO | iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6 |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) |
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Apple |
| Release date | July, 2019 | October, 2014 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) |
| Weight | 345 grams (12.08 ounces) | 444 grams (15.54 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | feature not registered | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 8.0 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | iPadOS 13 |
| Hardware | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 SDM429 (12nm) | 64bit - Apple A8X (20nm) |
| CPU processor | 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | 1.5Ghz 3-Cores Apple Cyclone |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 504 | PowerVR GXA6850 MP8 |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (117GB available) |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| 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) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 800x1280 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 189 PPI | 264 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Display features | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | feature not registered | 100/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | Not supported | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | feature not registered | Supported |
| Video calling | feature not registered | Supported |
| Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| 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 | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
| 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 | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| 2ª camera | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
| Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
| Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
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| Other features | - Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
- One UI core 1.1
- Dual speaker
- Kids Home
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
- Retina display
- Oleophobic coating
- AirDrop file sharing
- iCloud service
- iCloud Keychain
- FaceTime HD |
| Power supply | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5100 mAh | 7340 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) |
| 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 |