Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0

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| name = Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0

| logo = Samsung Galaxy Tab new logo.png

| image =

| caption =

| aka = SM-T350 (WiFi)
SM-P350 (WiFi w/ S-Pen)
SM-T355 (3G, 4G/LTE & WiFi)
SM-P355 (4G/LTE & WiFi w/ S-Pen)
SM-T380 (WiFi)
SM-T385 (2G, 3G, 4G/LTE & WiFi)
SM-T387 (4G/LTE & WiFi)
SM-P205 (4G/LTE & WiFi w/ S-Pen)
SM-T290 (WiFi)
SM-T295 (4G/LTE & WiFi)
SM-T297 (4G/LTE & WiFi)

| manufacturer = Samsung Electronics

| family = Galaxy Tab
Galaxy A

| type = Tablet

| releasedate = {{Start date and age|2015|05|01|df=yes|br=yes}}

| lifespan =

| price =

| discontinued =

| unitsshipped =

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| os = {{ubl|Original (Tab A 8.0): Android 5.0.2 "Lollipop" with TouchWiz Essence UX|Original (Tab A 8.0 2017 Edition): Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" with Samsung Experience 8.5|Original (Tab A 8.0 2018 Edition): Android 8.1 "Oreo" with Samsung Experience 9.5|Original (Tab A 8.0 2019 Edition): Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.1|Current (Tab A 8.0): Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" with Samsung Experience 8.5|Current (Tab A 8.0 2017 Edition): Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.0|Current (Tab A 8.0 2018 Edition): Android 10 with One UI 2.5|Current (Tab A 8.0 2019 Edition): Android 11 with One UI 3.1}}

| power = 2015: 4,200 mAh Li-Ion battery
2017 & 2018: 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery
2019: 5100mAh Li-Ion battery

| soc = 2015: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 APQ8016
2017 & 2018: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
2019: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429

| cpu = 2015: Quad-Core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53{{cite web|title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_8_0-7121.php|publisher=GSMArena|access-date=2 January 2016}}
2017/2018: Quad-Core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 {{citation needed|date=March 2020}} 2019: Quad-Core 2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53

| storage = 16/32 GB flash memory,
microSDXC slot (up to 512 GB)

| memory = 1.5 GB/2 GB (Wi-Fi)
2/3 GB (LTE)

| display = 2015: 1024x768 px (160 ppi),
{{convert|8.0|in|cm|abbr=on}} diagonal,
TFT LCD
2017/2018/2019: 1280x800 px (188 ppi),
{{convert|8.13|in|cm|abbr=on}} diagonal,
TFT LCD
TFT LCD

| graphics = 2015: Adreno 306 GPU
2017 & 2018: Adreno 308 GPU
2019: Adreno 504 GPU {{citation needed|date=February 2020}}

| sound = Built-in stereo

| input = Multi-touch screen, digital compass, proximity and ambient light sensors, accelerometer

| camera = Rear: {{val|5.0|ul=Megapixel{{!}}MP}} AF, 1080p @ 30 fps (2017 & 2018 only), 720p @ 30 fps, 4x Digital Optical Zoom
Front: {{val|2|ul=Megapixel{{!}}MP}}, 720p @ 30 fps (2017 & 2018 only), 4x Digital Optical Zoom

| connectivity = Cat3 100 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UP Hexa-Band 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (4G/LTE model)
HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s, (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
EDGE/GPRS Quad 850/900/1800/1900 (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 (2015/2016), Bluetooth 4.2 (2017 & 2018 & 2019)), HDMI (external cable)

| service =

| dimensions = {{convert|208.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
{{convert|137.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
{{convert|7.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} D

| weight = WiFi: {{convert|313|g|lb|abbr=on}}
4G/LTE: {{convert|317|g|lb|abbr=on}}

| predecessor =

| successor = Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

| website =

}}

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is an Android-based tablet computer produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It belongs to the mid-range "A" line, which also includes a 9.7 inch model. It was announced in March 2015, and subsequently released on 1 May 2015.{{cite news | url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/9176/samsung-introduces-new-8-and-97-galaxy-tab-a-tablets|publisher=AnandTech |title=Samsung Introduces New 8.0 and 9.7 Galaxy Tab A Tablets|access-date=2 January 2016}} It is available in Wi-Fi–only and Wi-Fi/4G versions.

History

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 was announced together with the bigger Galaxy Tab A 9.7 in March 2015.

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2015)

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (SM-T350, SM-P350, SM-T355, and SM-P355) was released with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Samsung has customized the interface with its TouchWiz software. As well as the standard suite of Google apps, it has Samsung apps such a S Planner Smart Stay, Multi-Window, Group Play, All Share Play, Samsung Magazine, Professional pack, Multi-user mode, SideSync 3.0.

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is available in Wi-Fi-only and 4G/LTE & Wi-Fi variants. Storage ranges from 16 GB to 32 GB depending on the model, with a microSDXC card slot for expansion up to 128 GB.[http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T350NZWAXAR Galaxy Tab A Specifications]. Samsung. Retrieved 2 January 2016. It has an 8.0-inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels and a pixel density of 160 ppi. It also features a 2 MP front camera without flash and a rear-facing 5.0 MP AF camera without flash.

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

In October 2017, the 2017 version of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (SM-T380, SM-T385) was announced, with Android 7.1 Nougat (upgradeable to Android 8.1.0 Oreo and Android 9 Pie) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, and made available on 1 November 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.samsung.com/ca/tablets/galaxy-tab-a-t380/SM-T380NZKEXAC//|title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A is another|access-date=9 December 2018}}{{Cite web |last=Winkelman |first=Steven |date=2019-01-22 |title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-80 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=PCMag |language=en}}

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)

In August 2018, the 2018 version of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (SM-T387) was announced, with Android 8.1 Oreo (upgradeable to Android 9 Pie and Android 10) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, and made available on 7 September 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_8_0_(2018)-9665.php|title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 With 4G LTE (SM-T387) Launched; Specifications|date=7 September 2018|language=en|access-date=2 January 2019}} The Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset carries over from the 2017 model.{{cite web |title=Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)|url=https://www.samsung.com/us/business/support/owners/product/galaxy-tab-a-8-0-2018-verizon/#fullspecs |access-date=6 September 2019}}

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)

The 2019 version of the Galaxy Tab A with S-Pen (SM-P200, only WiFi; and, SM-P205, WiFi and 4G/LTE) was announced in March 2019, and released a month later in April, 4 years after the 1st Galaxy Tab A with S Pen was released in 2015. It features Android 9 Pie (upgradeable to Android 11), Samsung Exynos 7904 processor, and the S Pen. In July, the 2019 version of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (SM-T290, SM-T295) was announced, with Android 9 Pie (upgradeable to Android 10 and Android 11) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 chipset, and made available on 5 July 2019.{{cite web |title=Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)Full Specifications|url=https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-8-0-2019-32gb-silver-wi-fi-sm-t290nzsaxar/#fullspecs |access-date=14 February 2020}}

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Kids (2019)

In October 2019, a kids version called "Tab A Kids" was announced and released. It is essentially the same tablet but with a bumper case for protection.

References

A 8.0

Category:Android (operating system) devices

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