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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) vs Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) vs Huawei Mediapad M1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mediapad M1 X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) 19Points
8"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)

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 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) vs Mediapad M1 (3G)} 4 Advantages Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (21GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+325 grams (11.38 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs329 grams (11.52 ounces)
+1200x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+283 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs189 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4200 mAhvs+4800 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

14 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
8"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
ModelGalaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Mediapad M1 (3G)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab A8" S Pen 4G LTE (SM-P205), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8"Tablet Huawei Mediapad M1 8.0 3G, Huawei Mediapad M1 S8-301u
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date4/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/20194/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in)120.7 x 214.4 millimeters (4.75 x 8.44 in)
Weight325 grams (11.38 ounces)329 grams (11.52 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size8" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels (16:10)800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)283 PPI189 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI core 1.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)32bit: Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 910 Hi6620
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature 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 stabilizationfeature not registered
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 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature 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 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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, AAC, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hall effect
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh4800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice 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 supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray
• S Pen (Stylus Pen)
• Blue light filter
• Colors: White, Tulip, Carnation, Lily, Titanium Gray
• Huawei Emotion UI 2.0
• DTS sound enhancement
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)Huawei Mediapad M1 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.02W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.683W/kg (head), 1.501W/kg (body)feature not registered
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