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Galaxy Tab A8 vs Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)

Galaxy Tab A8

Samsung

Galaxy Tab A8

$230

28.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
29Inno Score
24.5Performance22
25.6Display27.3
21.7Battery21.7
69.2Portability74.8
25.2Features25.2
6 spec wins — Galaxy Tab A85 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Galaxy Tab A8 scores 28.8 against 29 for Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab A8

  • 41% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 113,421 vs 80,494
  • 11% higher AnTuTu: 363,589 vs 327,561
  • Lower launch price: $230 vs $350

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)

  • Stronger portability score: 75 vs 69
  • 33% higher RAM: 4 GB vs 3 GB
  • 18% higher Peak brightness: 435 nits vs 368 nits

Display

Display comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
Screen size10.5 ″+1%10.4 ″
Panel typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Resolution1920x12002000x1200
Pixel density216 ppi224 ppi+4%
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness368 nits435 nits+18%

Performance

Performance comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
ChipsetUnisoc T618Samsung Exynos 9611
AnTuTu 11363,589+11%Bottom 6%327,561Bottom 3%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)146,141+6%Bottom 6%137,937Bottom 4%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)29,495+7%Bottom 10%27,554Bottom 6%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)74,532Bottom 3%81,576+9%Bottom 4%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)113,421+41%Bottom 9%80,494Bottom 4%
RAM3 GB4 GB+33%
Storage options32GB / 64GB / 128GB + microSD64GB / 128GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
Capacity7,040 mAh7,040 mAh
Charging15 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
Weight508 g465 g+8%
Thickness6.9 mm+1%7 mm
MaterialAluminumMetal

Camera

Camera comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Front camera5 MP5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.0
CellularLTE optionalLTE optional
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Galaxy Tab A8 versus Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
SpecGalaxy Tab A8Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
StylusNot supportedS Pen (included)
Keyboard supportNo—
SpeakersQuad (Dolby Atmos)Stereo (AKG, Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 11 (One UI 3.1)Android 10 (One UI 2)

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