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Galaxy Tab A8 vs Galaxy Tab A9

Galaxy Tab A8

Samsung

Galaxy Tab A8

$230

28.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Galaxy Tab A9
29.2Inno Score
24.5Performance28.9
25.6Display24.1
21.7Battery21.3
69.2Portability68
25.2Features23.2
5 spec wins — Galaxy Tab A88 spec wins — Galaxy Tab A9

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Galaxy Tab A8 scores 28.8 against 29.2 for Galaxy Tab A9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Galaxy Tab A9 edges ahead in performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab A8

  • 150% higher Front camera: 5 MP vs 2 MP
  • 38% higher capacity: 7,040 mAh vs 5,100 mAh
  • 21% higher Screen size: 10.5 ″ vs 8.7 ″
  • 21% higher Pixel density: 216 ppi vs 179 ppi
  • 14% lower thickness: 6.9 mm vs 8 mm

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab A9

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
  • 51% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 220,802 vs 146,141
  • 48% higher AnTuTu 11 (Memory): 110,285 vs 74,532
  • 47% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 43,429 vs 29,495
  • 42% higher AnTuTu: 515,046 vs 363,589

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab A9
Screen size10.5 ″+21%8.7 ″
Panel typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Resolution1920x12001340x800
Pixel density216 ppi+21%179 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness368 nits486 nits+32%

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab A9
ChipsetUnisoc T618MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 11363,589Bottom 6%515,046+42%Bottom 12%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)146,141Bottom 6%220,802+51%Bottom 18%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)29,495Bottom 10%43,429+47%Bottom 13%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)74,532Bottom 3%110,285+48%Bottom 10%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)113,421Bottom 9%140,530+24%Bottom 12%
Geekbench 6 (single)—738Bottom 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,065Bottom 18%
RAM3 GB4 GB+33%
Storage options32GB / 64GB / 128GB + microSD64GB / 128GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab A9
Capacity7,040 mAh+38%5,100 mAh
Charging15 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab A9
Weight508 g332 g+35%
Thickness6.9 mm+14%8 mm
MaterialAluminumMetal

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab A9
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Front camera5 MP+150%2 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab A9
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.3
CellularLTE optionalLTE optional
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab A9
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab A9
StylusNot supportedNot supported
Keyboard supportNoNo
SpeakersQuad (Dolby Atmos)Dual (Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 11 (One UI 3.1)Android 13 (One UI 5.1)

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