Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8"
TFT
TFT
800x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
5100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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10.1"
IPS
IPS
1200x1920
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
(back) 8MP |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet WiFi SGP511, Sony Castor |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 7/5/2019 | 3/1/2014 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in) | 172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in) |
Weight | 345 grams (12.08 ounces) | 426 grams (14.91 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 8" inches | 10.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 800x1280 pixels (16:10) | 1200x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 189 PPI | 224 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
User Interface | One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 APQ8074AB |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 504 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 35288 (v8) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Network technology | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
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) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 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 | 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 | 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/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 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 |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound with dual speakers | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL-3 |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 13 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 1420 hours (59.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) | |
Call control | Not supported | Not supported |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | feature not registered | Supported |
Video calling | feature not registered | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | feature not registered | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Wireless external keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white • Kids Home | • Colors: Black, White • Exmor RS on back camera • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony TRILUMINOS • Sony ClearAudio+ • S-Force front Surround 3D • Miracast • ANT+ support • DUALSHOCK®3 PlayStation 3 support • IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 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 |