Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0

Overview

4G Based Lollipop Powered Sleek Smartphone

By Amrit

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is a glorified mid-range tablet announced in March, 2015. It is a 4G based lollipop powered device which is sleek and offers good features like 16 GB internal memory, 128 GB expandable memory and massive Li-Ion 4200 mAh battery which can works easily for number of hours. The box contents include headset, battery, USB cable, user manual and warranty card. The detailed analysis of this smart tablet is mentioned below:

Display and Dimensions

This 4G based tablet touts an 8-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels and 160ppi pixel density. It is a multi-touch device which throws a color depth of 16 million. It supports only accelerometer sensor. It is 7.5 mm thick and weighs around 320 grams.

Processor and Operating System

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is backed by a 1.2 GHz Quad-core processor which perform its duties with the help of 2 GB RAM. It works on latest Android v5.0 (Lollipop) operating system.

Camera and Storage

In terms of photography, this tablet is equipped with a 5 MP auto-focus primary camera with a digital zoom. It carries a resolution of 2592x1944 pixels. For the purpose of video calling, the device has a 2 MP secondary camera which offers a resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. From storage point of view, it is packed with 16 GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 128 GB via microSD card.

Connectivity and Battery

On the connectivity front, users can use number of options like GPS with GLONASS, A-GPS, bluetooth v4.0, microUSB v2.0, EDGE, GPRS and Wi-Fi. Samsung has powered with this device with a non-removable Li-Ion 4200 mAh battery for prolong uninterrupted usage.

Shades and Price

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is available in Black and Silver shades and costs INR 16,990.