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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) X Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB) 10Points
8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X
8"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB) vs Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
+294 grams (10.29 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs325 grams (11.38 ounces)
+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)35%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1600x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1200x1920 pixels
+359 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs283 PPI
+8.4"5%
Larger screen
vs8"
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4900 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4200 mAh
1.9GHz 32bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (11.49GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+11 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 S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
ModelGalaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Other model namesTablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700, Samsung KlimtGalaxy Tab A8" S Pen 4G LTE (SM-P205), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8"
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date7/1/20144/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/2019
Depth6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in)
Weight294 grams (10.29 ounces)325 grams (11.38 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size8.4" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1600x2560 pixels1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)359 PPI283 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI core 1.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T628 MP6ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (11.49GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered600/150 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hall effect
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4900 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 100.000:1 screen contrast
• Colors: Black, Gray
• S Pen (Stylus Pen)
• Blue light filter

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (body)1.02W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.18W/kg (body)0.683W/kg (head), 1.501W/kg (body)
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