UAE Price
AED 499
India Price
₹10,999
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) 256GB 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. At AED 499 in the UAE and ₹10,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Galaxy Tab A 8 0 (2017) is a entry-level tablet, best suited for light everyday use and secondary devices. Skip it if you game, shoot a lot, or need lasting performance.
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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 |
| 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 | 256 |
| 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).
The Galaxy Tab A 8 0 (2017) is built around the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) chipset, a 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.5% screen-to-body ratio) screen. At AED 499, it is a strong value-for-money pick in the UAE market.
The Galaxy Tab A 8 0 (2017) is priced at AED 499 in the UAE. It is available on Amazon UAE and Noon.
The Galaxy Tab A 8 0 (2017) is priced at ₹10,999 in India. It is available on Amazon India — check Flipkart for alternative pricing.
The Galaxy Tab A 8 0 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm). It ships with GPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only. This combination handles day-to-day tasks, gaming, and multitasking without issue.
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From AED 499 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
