Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0

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.[3] It is available in Wi-Fi–only and Wi-Fi/4G versions.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Also known asSM-T350 (WiFi)
SM-P350 (WiFi w/ S-Pen)
SM-T355 (3G, 4G/LTE & WiFi)
SM-P355 (4G/LTE w/ S-Pen)
SM-T380 (WiFi)
SM-T385 (2G, 3G, 4G/LTE & WiFi)
SM-T387 (4G/LTE & WiFi)
SM-T290 (WiFi)
SM-T295 (4G/LTE & WiFi)
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
Product familyGalaxy Tab
Galaxy A
TypeTablet
Release date1 May 2015 (2015-05-01)
Operating systemAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
(Upgradeable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Android 7.1 Nougat) 2017 version: Android 7.1 Nougat
(Upgradeable to Android 8.1 Oreo and Android Pie)
2018 version: Android 8.1 Oreo
(Upgradeable to Android Pie and Android 10)
2019 version: Android 9.0 Pie (Upgradeable to Android 10
System on a chip2015:Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 APQ8016
2017 & 2018: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917[1]
2019:Qualcomm Snapdragon 429
CPU2015: Quad-Core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53[2]
2017/2018: Quad-Core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 2019: Quad-Core 2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Memory1.5 GB/2GB (Wi-Fi)
2/3GB (LTE)
Storage16/32 GB flash memory,
microSDXC slot (up to 256GB)
Display2015: 1024x768 px (160 ppi),
8.0 in (20 cm) diagonal,
TFT LCD
2017/ 2018/2019: 1280x800 px (188 ppi),
8.13 in (20.7 cm) diagonal,
TFT LCD[1]
TFT LCD
Graphics2015: Adreno 306 GPU
2017 & 2018: Adreno 308 GPU
2019: Adreno 504 GPU
SoundBuilt-in stereo
InputMulti-touch screen, digital compass, proximity and ambient light sensors, accelerometer
CameraRear: 5.0 MP AF, 1080p @ 30 fps (2017 & 2018 only),[1] 720p @ 30 fps, 4x Digital Optical Zoom
Front: 2 MP, 720p @ 30 fps (2017 & 2018 only),[1] 4x Digital Optical Zoom
ConnectivityCat3 100Mbps 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)[1]), HDMI (external cable)
Power2015: 4,200 mAh Li-Ion battery
2017 & 2018: 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery
2019: 5100mAh Li-Ion battery
Dimensions208.3 mm (8.20 in) H
137.9 mm (5.43 in) W
7.4 mm (0.29 in) D
MassWiFi: 313 g (0.690 lb)
4G/LTE: 317 g (0.699 lb)
Related articlesSamsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7

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) is 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 WiFi-only and 4G/LTE & WiFi variants. Storage ranges from 16 GB to 32 GB depending on the model, with a microSDXC card slot for expansion up to 128 GB.[4] 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 Oreo and Android Pie) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, and made available on 1 November 2017.[5]

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 9.0 Pie and Android 10) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, and made available on 7 September 2018.[6] The Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset carries over from the 2017 model.[7]

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)

In July 2019, the 2019 version of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (SM-T290, SM-T295, SM-T297) was announced, with Android 9.0 Pie (Upgradeable to Android 10) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 chipset, and made available on 5 July 2019.[1]

Galaxy Tab A Kids 8.0 (2019)

In October 2019, the 2019 version of the Galaxy Tab A Kids 8.0 was announced, with Android 9.0 Pie and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 chipset, and made available on 5 October 2019. It is the same as the original, but in Wi-Fi only and comes with a bumper case.

See also

References
  1. "Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)Full Specifications". Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  2. "Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0". GSMArena. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
  3. "Samsung Introduces New 8.0 and 9.7 Galaxy Tab A Tablets". AnandTech. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
  4. Galaxy Tab A Specifications. Samsung. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
  5. "Samsung Galaxy Tab A is another". Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  6. "Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 With 4G LTE (SM-T387) Launched; Specifications". 7 September 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  7. name="full specs">"Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)". Retrieved 6 September 2019.

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