Physical features | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Model | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO | Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt |
Country or region available |  (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | July, 2019 | July, 2014 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in) | 125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in) |
Weight | 345 grams (12.08 ounces) | 298 grams (10.43 ounces) |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Dock with QWERTY keyboard |
Antenna | feature not registered | Internal antenna |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
System (OS) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Hardware | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 SDM429 (12nm) | 32bit - Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm) |
CPU processor | 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.9Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A15 1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7 |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 504 | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (11.49GB available) |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Display | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 8" inches | 8.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 800x1280 pixels | 1600x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 189 PPI | 359 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Display features | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Mobile networks | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Speakerphone | feature not registered | Supported |
Video calling | feature not registered | Supported |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Camera | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
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 | LED flash |
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 | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
2ª camera | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
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 |
Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL |
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 | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
Other functions | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Vibrating alert | Supported | 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 Fingerprint sensor
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Other features | - Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white - One UI core 1.1 - Dual speaker - Kids Home - WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze - Samsung TouchWiz UI - 100.000:1 screen contrast - WiFi direct, hotspot |
Power supply | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5100 mAh | 4900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Standard charging | Standard charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 1740 minutes | 29 hours | 1.2 days |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Radiation rate | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.63W/kg (head) | 1.56W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.33W/kg (body) | 0.26W/kg (head) | 0.99W/kg (body) |