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. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 499 in the UAE and ₹10,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) offers an 8.0-inch LCD screen with 800x1280 resolution and no high refresh rate, making it adequate for basic media consumption but not for smooth scrolling or gaming. Powered by the sluggish Snapdragon 425 and stuck on Android 9 with One UI, performance lags with multitasking. It lacks stylus support, ruling out note-taking or drawing. The 5000 mAh battery lasts all day under light use, but the 364g weight feels bulky for one-handed holding. In UAE at AED 499, it’s value because it’s the cheapest 8-inch tablet with 256GB storage and LTE, useful for elderly users or kids watching videos. In India at ₹10999, it’s overpriced—same specs cost half elsewhere, and even budget Android tablets now offer newer chips and higher resolutions. Buy only if storage and LTE are critical, and nothing else fits your needs.
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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 | 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).
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) 256GB is priced at AED 499 in the UAE. It is available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) 256GB is priced at ₹10999 in India. It can be found on major 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 is not designed for photography or high-quality video recording.
The battery lasts up to 9 hours with moderate use like web browsing and video playback. It supports all-day usage for light tasks but drains faster with intensive apps or high brightness.
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