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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) vs Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)

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

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Compare Microsoft Surface Pro X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) 14Points
8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) vs Surface Pro (64GB)} 9 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+347 grams (12.15 ounces)161%
Lighter
vs907 grams (31.75 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)63%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+(back) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MP108%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+5100 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5087 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB DDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+SSDAdvantage
Fastest write and read storage.
800x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels103%
Higher resolution screen
189 PPIvs+208 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8"vs+10.6"33%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

16 Common items in both devices
32GB (21GB available) / 64GB (23GB available)
TFT LCD
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Surface Pro (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab A8" 4G LTE SM-T295NZKMZTOTablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date7/5/20192/9/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)
Weight347 grams (12.15 ounces)907 grams (31.75 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size8" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWindows 8 Pro
Firmware updateAndroid 11Windows 8.1 Pro
User InterfaceOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 504Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)Geekbench: 4753 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB DDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (23GB available)
SSD
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
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-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x720 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-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
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 Direct
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh5087 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Digital pen
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.53W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.75W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)feature not registered
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