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AED 749
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₹16,999
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Tablet · Samsung · 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) 256GB is Samsung's 2020 tablet featuring a 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~75.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 7904 (14 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4200 mAh battery. At AED 749 in the UAE and ₹16,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S Pen (2019) delivers an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display at 1200x1920 resolution, offering sharp text and decent color for note-taking and light reading, though it lacks a high refresh rate. Its S Pen support enables precise input, making it a rare budget tablet with stylus functionality. Powered by an octa-core chipset with Cortex-A73 cores, it handles basic multitasking and apps smoothly but stutters under heavy loads. The 4200 mAh battery lasts a full day with moderate use, but the 325g weight feels bulky for one-handed use. Android 9 upgradable to Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1 limits app compatibility over time. In UAE at AED 749, it’s worth it because no other tablet under AED 800 offers S Pen and 256GB storage. In India at ₹16999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Lenovo Tab M10 offer similar screens at lower cost with newer software.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable |
| Battery Capacity | 4200 mAh |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| 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, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS - cellular model only |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 201.5 x 122.4 x 8.9 mm (7.93 x 4.82 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 325 g (11.46 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~75.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Colors | Black, Gray |
| Models | SM-P205, SM-P200 |
| SAR EU | 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body) |
| Announced | 2019, March. Released 2019, April |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7904 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab A 8 0 & S Pen (2019).
It is not recommended for new buyers in 2026 due to outdated software support and declining performance for modern apps. The S Pen and 256GB storage offer some value for light note-taking or media consumption, but better options exist at similar prices.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) 256GB is priced at AED 749 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) 256GB is priced at ₹16999 in India. It can be found on official Samsung stores and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera performance is basic, suitable only for simple video calls or quick snapshots. It lacks detail and low-light capability, making it inadequate for photography beyond casual use.
The battery lasts up to 13 hours of continuous video playback under normal usage conditions. It supports all-day use for light tasks like browsing and note-taking with the S Pen.
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