
- Widevine Level 1 for streaming in full HD
- good performance
- great sound
- Display not convincing
- No pen support
- Android 11 at the time of testing
The Galaxy Tab A8 is an all-round tablet. The optimized display at 10.5 inches with narrower borders offers an even better video and gaming experience. The Galaxy Tab A8 offers Kids Mode, so children can be safe and in control when navigating the digital world. The generous battery with fast charging ensures fun lasts even longer. What’s more, the Galaxy Tab A8 is ideally integrated within the extensive Samsung ecosystem.
The Galaxy Tab A8 is an entertainment tablet that’s also practical. The 10.5-inch display with its narrow borders fits comfortably in the hand and offers excellent sound quality thanks to the quad speakers with Dolby Atmos. The aluminum case is now even thinner and lighter and comes in a high-quality design. The Galaxy Tab A8 provides an enjoyable entertainment experience anywhere and at any time – be it gaming, watching movies or surfing. And thanks to the 15 W fast charging, the tablet is recharged in no time.
Thanks to the size of the display and Kids Mode, the Galaxy Tab A8 is perfect for children taking their first steps into the digital world. With Kids Mode, children can gain their initial experience in a safe and controlled way – whether they are playing, surfing or learning. The parental controls have also been optimized and the home screen adapted accordingly. The Galaxy experience is supported by Samsung Knox, thus ensuring strong data security.
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 11 |
Memory | 3 GB |
Max. picture resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
Mobile processor | Unisoc |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Colour | Silver |
Item number | 17804590 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Tablets |
Manufacturer no. | SM-X200NZSAEUB |
Release date | 17.2.2022 |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | Silver |
Exact colour description | Silver |
Target group | Adults |
Operation | Touch screen |
Touch | Multi-touch |
Tablet equipment | Bluetooth, Integrated loudspeakers, Wi-Fi |
Number of speakers | 4 x |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic sensor, Gyro sensor, Hall Sensor, Light sensor |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 11 |
Display size (inches) | 10.50" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Panel technology | TFT |
Max. picture resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
Pixel density | 215 dpi |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Mobile phone standard | WLAN only |
Mobile processor | Unisoc |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency | 2000000000 Hz |
Camera resolution | 8 Mpx |
Front camera resolution | 5 Mpx |
Camera Functions | Autofocus |
Max. Video resolution front camera | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max. Video resolution rear camera | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Memory | 3 GB |
Storage capacity | 32 GB |
Disk type | eMMC |
Memory card type | microSD |
Max. memory extension | 1000 GB |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Additional connection | Headphone jack 3.5mm |
Battery type | LiPo |
Capacity | 7040 mAh |
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Samsung fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Charging cable, Quick start guide, Tablet, Travel adapter |
Length | 24.68 cm |
Width | 16.19 cm |
Height | 0.70 cm |
Weight | 477 g |
Length | 26 cm |
Width | 17.60 cm |
Height | 4.50 cm |
Weight | 809 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusIf you don't have high expectations of a tablet, the A8 is the right choice. Like the Lenovo (8th place), the Samsung is perfectly adequate for surfing, shopping and watching films - and is even 70 euros cheaper. Shortcoming: It works faster, but has a slightly inferior display and less power.
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