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 |