| Physical features | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Model | Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Other model names | Tablet Xiaomi Pad 7.9 | Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen 4G LTE (SM-P205), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8" |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) |
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | June, 2014 | April, 2019 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 135.4 x 202 millimeters (5.33 x 7.95 in) | 122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in) |
| Weight | 360 grams (12.6 ounces) | 325 grams (11.38 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Operating system | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 10 |
| Hardware | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Chipset | 32bit - NVIDIA Tegra K1 Logan (28nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm) |
| CPU processor | 2.2Ghz Penta-Core ARM Cortex-A15 R3 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
1.8Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A73
1.6Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 7.9" inches | 8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1200x1920 pixels (16:10) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 324 PPI | 283 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Display features | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Mobile networks | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | feature not registered | 600/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| 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 | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
| 2ª camera | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| 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 | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
| Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Hall effect
|
| Other features | - Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, White, Gray
- MIUI 5.0
- WiFi direct
- WiFi hotspot
- Java framework | - Colors: Black, Gray
- One UI core 1.1
- S Pen (Stylus Pen)
- Blue light filter
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6700 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 660 minutes | 11 hours | 0.5 day | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.02W/kg (head) | 1.35W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.683W/kg (head) | 1.501W/kg (body) |