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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) vs Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) vs Huawei MediaPad X1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei MediaPad X1 X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) 08Points
8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
7"
LTPS

1200x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)

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Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) vs MediaPad X1 (4G)} 15 Advantages Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+32GB (21GB available)62%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+8"14%
Larger screen
vs7"
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5100 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
345 grams (12.08 ounces)vs+239 grams (8.37 ounces)44%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)11%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+LTPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
189 PPIvs+323 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
ModelGalaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)MediaPad X1 (4G)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTOMediaPad Honor X1 7D-504L, Honor X1 7D-503LT
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date7/5/20194/1/2014, Announced: 2/28/2014
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)103.9 x 183.5 millimeters (4.09 x 7.22 in)
Weight345 grams (12.08 ounces)239 grams (8.37 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
Display typeTFT LCDLTPS LCD
Screen size8" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User InterfaceOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1Emotion UI 2.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)32bit: HiSilicon Kirin 910 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 504ARM Mali-450 MP4 (533MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakersMono sound (not stereo)
DTS
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered504 hours (21 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingfeature not registeredSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antennafeature not registeredInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home
• Colors: Snow White, Diamond Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Huawei MediaPad X1 (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
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