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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) All specs

Full specifications tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this tablet.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)

5.0/10 💬 Comment

Good Android tablet with 2GHz Quad-core processor provides good performance and great system execution of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290).

Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO, but it lacks NFC connection.

Including the battery, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) tablet has 345 grams and it's a very thin device, only 8mm.

Summary

⚙️ CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429)
🔥 AnTuTu
35288 (v8)
🤖 Android 9.0
🔄 Android 11
📱 8"
TFT LCD
60Hz
🔳 RAM: 2GB
💽 ROM: 32GB
🔌 WIFI4, BT4.2
📷 (back) 8MP
🤳 (front) 2MP
 🔋 5100mAh
⚡ 7.75W

📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
ModelGalaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsung
Release date7/5/2019
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)
Weight345 grams (12.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Display typeTFT LCD
Screen size8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI
Colors16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz
Display featuresNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
System versionAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 11
User InterfaceOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Dual-SIMNot supported
SIM cardNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supported
Primary data networkNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellationNot supported
RadioNot supported
TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supported
Infrared portNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Call controlNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registered
Video callingfeature not registered
Ringtonesfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antennafeature not registered
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.33W/kg (body)
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