UAE Price
AED 399
India Price
₹8,999
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) 128GB is Samsung's tablet featuring a 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 399 in the UAE and ₹8,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) delivers an 8.0-inch IPS LCD screen with 800x1280 resolution and no high refresh rate, offering decent clarity for reading and video but no sharpness for detailed work. Its quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 chip handles light tasks like browsing and streaming, but struggles with multitasking or demanding apps. It lacks stylus support, limiting note-taking or drawing use. The 5000 mAh battery lasts all day on moderate use, though Android 7.1 upgradable only to Pie means outdated software and no security updates beyond 2024. At 364g, it’s heavy for one-handed use. In UAE at AED 399, it’s value because it’s the cheapest 8-inch tablet with decent battery life and expandable storage. In India at ₹8999, it’s overpriced — you can get a newer Android 12 tablet with better performance and security for the same cost. Skip this unless you need a basic media screen on a tight budget.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 36 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 153 h |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 212.1 x 124.1 x 8.9 mm (8.35 x 4.89 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 364 g (12.84 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Colors | Black, Gold |
| Models | SM-T380, SM-T385, SM-T385M |
| SAR EU | 0.50 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 200 EUR |
| Announced | 2017, September. Released 2017, September |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab A 8 0 (2017).
It’s a budget-friendly option for basic tasks like browsing, streaming, and light apps, making it worth it if you need a simple tablet without spending much. However, its older hardware means it won’t handle demanding apps well, so only buy it if your needs are minimal.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) 128GB is priced at AED 399 in the UAE. It is available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) 128GB is priced at ₹8999 in India. It can be found on leading e-commerce platforms and authorized Samsung retailers.
The tablet has basic rear and front cameras suitable for occasional photos and video calls, but image quality is modest and lacks detail in low light. It’s not designed for photography, only for casual use.
The battery lasts up to 9 hours of continuous video playback under normal usage conditions. It provides all-day endurance for light tasks like browsing and reading.
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