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AED 449
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Tablet · Samsung · 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) 256GB is Samsung's 2020 tablet featuring a 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 449 in the UAE and ₹9,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) delivers an 8.0-inch HD LCD screen with 16:10 aspect ratio and 189 ppi density—adequate for reading and video but lacking any high refresh rate or OLED clarity. Powered by the dated Snapdragon 425 and Android 8.1, it handles light tasks like browsing and streaming but stumbles with multitasking or modern apps. It lacks stylus support, ruling out note-taking or drawing. The 5000 mAh battery lasts well, but the 358g weight feels bulky for prolonged one-handed use. In UAE at AED 449, it’s value because it’s among the few 256GB tablets under AED 500, offering ample storage for offline media. In India at ₹9499, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Lenovo Tab M8 offer similar storage, newer Android, and lighter weight for less. This tablet survives only as a budget media sink for elderly users or kids, not as a productivity tool.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, AF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.2 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Canada |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 29, 30, 66 - Canada |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 206.6 x 126.7 x 8.9 mm (8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 358 g (12.63 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.9% 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 |
| Models | SM-T387, SM-T387W, SM-T387V, SM-T387AA, SM-T387T |
| SAR | 1.29 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 200 EUR |
| Announced | 2018, September. Released 2018, September |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| 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 (2018).
It is not recommended for new buyers in 2026 due to outdated software support and declining performance for modern apps. The 256GB storage is useful, but the hardware struggles with current demands, making it better suited for basic tasks only.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) 256GB is priced at AED 449 in the UAE. It is available through major retailers and online platforms like Amazon UAE and Noon.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) 256GB is priced at ₹9499 in India. It can be found on online marketplaces such as Amazon India and Flipkart.
The camera performance is basic, with a 5MP rear and 2MP front camera suitable only for simple photos and video calls. Image quality is adequate in good lighting but lacks detail and clarity in low light.
The battery lasts up to 13 hours of continuous video playback under normal usage conditions. It provides all-day use for light tasks like browsing and streaming.
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From AED 449 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
