Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

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| name = Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

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| logo = File:Samsung Galaxy Tab new logo.svg

| caption = Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

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| manufacturer = Samsung Electronics

| family = Galaxy Tab A

| type = Tablet computer

| generation = 8th generation

| cpu = Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

| release date = {{Start date|2022|01|17}}

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| os = {{ubl|Original: Android 11 with One UI 3.1{{efn|Some newer models ship with Android 12 and One UI 4}}|Current: Android 14 with One UI 6.1{{efn|Some newer models are upgraded to Android 15 and One UI 7}}}}

| power = 7040 mAh battery

| soc = Unisoc Tiger T618 (12 nm)

| aka = Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: SM-X200 and SM-X205

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| storage = 32GB, 64GB, 128GB

| display = TFT {{convert|10.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} display

| graphics = Mali G52 MP2

| sound = Stereo speakers, with 3.5 mm jack

| input = Touchscreen

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| camera = *Rear: 8 MP

Front: 5 MP

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| connectivity = {{unbulleted list|Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac|Bluetooth 5.0|GPS|USB-C}}

| platform = Android OS

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| memory = 3 GB and 4 GB RAM

| dimensions = 246.8 x 161.9 x 6.9 mm (9.72 x 6.37 x 0.27 in)

| weight = 508g (1.12 lb)

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| predecessor = Samsung Galaxy Tab A7
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

| successor = Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+

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| memory card = microSDXC

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is a budget Android tablet computer and part of the Samsung Galaxy Tab series designed by Samsung Electronics.

History

The Galaxy Tab A8 was announced on {{Start date|2021

|12|15}} and was released on {{Start date|2022|01|17}}. It is the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 and A7 Lite.{{Cite web |last=Haines |first=Ryan |date=2023-11-20 |title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 review: Budget streaming star |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review-3095771/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Android Authority |language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://news.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performance|title=Introducing Samsung's New Galaxy Tab A8: More Screen, More Power and More Performance|date=15 December 2021|website=Samsung Newsroom}}

Features

The Galaxy Tab A8 shipped with Android 11{{Cite web |last=Cawley |first=Conor |date=2023-02-13 |title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 review: Stick to streaming with this budget tablet |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Android Police |language=en}} and upgradable to Android 14 (One UI 6.1) and has access to apps from Google Play Store and Google apps as well as the Galaxy Store and Samsung apps.

The Galaxy Tab A8 is available in WiFi-only and LTE editions. Storage ranges from 32 GB to 64 GB and up to 128 GB. The 32 GB models have 3 GB of RAM while the other models have 4 GB. A microSD slot is included which supports sizes up to 1 TB.{{Cite web |last=Player |first=Petra |date=2023-04-14 |title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 review: budget tablet with a beautiful display |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8 |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=TechRadar |language=en}} It comes in three colors - graphite, silver, and pink-gold. The screen is 10.5 inches with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 and has a ratio of 16:10. The tablet has a 5 MP front camera and an 8 MP rear camera, a headphone jack, Bluetooth support, USB-C charging, and four speakers.{{Cite web |last=Cameron |first=Sean |date=2023-11-01 |title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 review: Just about enough, never more |url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Pocket-lint |language=en}}

Also the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 uses a 2D face unlock system.

The Tab A8 does not support a stylus, NFC, or fingerprints.

Notes

References

External links

[https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.php GSMArena full specifications]

Category:Android (operating system) devices

Category:Tablet computers introduced in 2021