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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)

Updated: May 25, 2021, 2:34 AM

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) Specs

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Released

September 2018

Display

8.0-inch
1280 x 800 px

Camera

5 MP Main
5 MP Selfie

Battery

5000 mAh

Storage

32GB

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
2GB RAM

OS

Android 8.1 Oreo
Samsung Experience UI

Description

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018) is powered by Snapdragon 425 SOC, 2 GB RAM, and 5000 mAh battery. The tablet is available with 32 GB of storage, that can be expanded via microSD card. There is a 5-megapixel camera on the back, as well as a 5-megapixel selfie shooter at the front. The new Galaxy Tab runs Android Oreo 8.1

This device is also known as Samsung SM-T387VZ

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Display
Size:	8.0-inch
Resolution:	1280 x 800 px, 16:10 ratio, 189 PPI
Technology:	TFT
Screen-to-body:	70.90 %
Features:	Ambient light sensor

Hardware
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28 nm)
Processor:	Quad-core, 1400 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU:	Adreno 308
RAM:	2GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage:	32GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 400 GB
OS:	Android (8.1 Oreo), Samsung Experience UI
Device type:	Tablet

Battery
Capacity:	5000 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.2
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Front:	5 MP

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches (206.5 x 126.7 x 8.9 mm)
Weight:	12.64 oz (358.0 g)
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Black

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700 c)
3G:	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:	LTE, HSPA, HSUPA
SIM type:	Nano SIM

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.2
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band Wi-Fi Direct
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Charging, Mass storage device
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors:	Accelerometer
Other:	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Buyers information
Price:	$ 250
In The Box:	Product safety warning, Brochure, Quick start guide, Power Adapter, microUSB cable, ejection pin

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Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018)

for T-Mobile

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
U.S. Cellular

News

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