Physical features | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Model | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen 4G LTE (SM-P205), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8" | Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT |
Country or region available |  (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | Microsoft |
Release date | April, 2019 | September, 2013 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in) | 172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in) |
Weight | 325 grams (11.38 ounces) | 676 grams (23.66 ounces) |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Dock with QWERTY keyboard |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
System (OS) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie | Windows RT 8.1 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
Hardware | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Chipset | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm) | 32bit - NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm) |
CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.8Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.6Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | 1.7Ghz Penta-Core ARM Cortex-A15 |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (15GB available) |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Display | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 8" inches | 10.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1200x1920 pixels (16:10) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 283 PPI | 208 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 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | Not supported |
Maximum download/upload | 600/150 Mbps | feature not registered |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 |
Calling | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Not supported |
Camera | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | 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 | Not 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 |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
2ª camera | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | 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 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.0 |
TV output | Not supported | Micro HDMI Type D |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
Other functions | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Supported |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Hall effect
| Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope
|
Other features | - Colors: Black, Gray - One UI core 1.1 - S Pen (Stylus Pen) - Blue light filter - WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Dark Titanium - Dual-position kickstand - Optional Touch Cover with keyboard - WiFi Direct - Microsoft Office 2013 RT - USB On-The-Go 1.3 - SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years - Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year |
Power supply | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4200 mAh | feature not registered |
Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Radiation rate | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
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 |