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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) vs Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) vs Nokia Lumia 2520 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 2520 X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) 09Points
8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10.1"
IPS

1080x1920

6.1
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

8120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)

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Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) vs Lumia 2520 (Verizon)} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+347 grams (12.15 ounces)77%
Lighter
vs615 grams (21.53 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(back) 8MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 6.1MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
32GB (21GB available)vs+32GB52%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels103%
Higher resolution screen
189 PPIvs+218 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8"vs+10.1"26%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
5100 mAhvs+8120 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 2MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
ModelGalaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab A8" 4G LTE SM-T295NZKMZTOVerizon Nokia Lumia 2520 4G LTE RX-114v
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date7/5/201911/21/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)168 x 267 millimeters (6.61 x 10.51 in)
Weight347 grams (12.15 ounces)615 grams (21.53 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)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size8" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWindows RT 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 504Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
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)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 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)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
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+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 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)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh8120 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home
• Colors: Cyan , Red, Black, White
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• 2 USB ports
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Nokia Power Keyboard dock with battery
• Internet Explorer 11

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon)
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)1.77W/kg (body)
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