Galaxy Tab A 8.0by Samsung

TECHWALLA
VERDICT
Recommended, but seriously flawed. There are probably better alternatives.
72 %
TECHWALLA SCORE
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PROS

  • The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is one of the most affordable 8-inch tablets on the market. It has excellent battery life to boot.
  • Samsung's TouchWiz interface makes for a user-friendly experience, and the tablet comes with free (limited) subscriptions to several services including Blinkist and The New York Times.
  • Unlike a lot of modern Android devices, the Galaxy Tab A includes a microSD slot.

CONS

  • Unlike Apple's iPad Minis, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is made of plastic, which lends it a cheap, fragile feel.
  • The Tab has a screen resolution of just 1,024 x 768, which is pretty low for an 8-inch tablet.
  • With just one small, side-facing speaker, the Tab isn't an audio powerhouse. For games, movies, and music, you're definitely going to want headphones.
Samsung's answer to the iPad Mini delivers 8 inches of Android-powered tablet, but with a few key differences. Chief among them is price: the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 starts at $230, a full $70 less than Apple's entry-level Mini. However, although the Tab offers a few features the Mini lacks, it's also made of plastic instead of metal, with a much lower resolution screen.
Name Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Nexus 9 iPad Mini 3 G Pad X8.3 Fire HD 8
Manufacturer Samsung Google Apple LG Amazon
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