Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) – advantages and disadvantages

Tablet computers have long been firmly entrenched in our lives. Their use is so wide that many users can no longer imagine their everyday life and leaving the house without this gadget: tablets are suitable for work, watching movies, playing games, surfing the Internet and even instead of phones, as many tablets have a SIM card slot .

Samsung, one of the giants in the world of technology, for several years now has been releasing a line of tablets called Galaxy Tab. The popularity of models is determined by the quality and constantly updated functionality - each new tablet includes something new and useful.

Almost the entire line has a lot of positive user reviews and often takes the first lines in the ranking of the highest quality devices, which fuels interest in the company. Samsung and their innovations.

In July 2019, the release of the new Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) tablet is planned. The expected gadget around which a lot of rumors have accumulated.Users are debating how different it will be from its Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) predecessor. While the release date of the novelty has not been named, the company has already postponed the announcement. But while we are waiting for it, let's look at what the company promises to build into this device, and what new chips will appear in it.

Common parameters

Appearance and dimensions

The case of the tablet computer is mainly made of aluminum, has plastic inserts in the side frame. The back of the tablet is sleek and minimalist. The Samsung branded icon is in its usual place - in the middle of the lid with a slight upward shift. One camera is located on the left side of the device. The front of the tablet is completely made of glass. The materials for the device are of high quality, in the best traditions of Samsung.

The color scheme is not very diverse - the gadget is available in two colors Carbon Black (Black carbon) and Silver Gray (silver gray).

The weight of the device differs depending on the model: the tablet with a SIM card slot (LTE model SM-T295) weighs 347g, while the model without a slot (Wi-Fi model SM-T290) weighs 345g.

The thickness of the gadget has a pleasant indicator - only 8 mm, which is 0.9 less than the weight of its predecessor in 2018, while the length and width are 210 x 124.4mm (Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has dimensions of 206.6 x 126.7). Users note that the dimensions of the Samsung novelty manufacturers have chosen the “right” ones - these are the most optimal indicators.

The front of the tablet is devoid of the Home button and has a completely flat surface. The upper part is equipped with a front camera and a proximity (light) sensor.

On the right side of the device there are power and volume buttons, on the left side there is a slot for SIM and SD cards (in Wi-Fi models only for an SD card). The 3.5mm headphone jack is on the top of the gadget, and the microUSB connector is on the bottom.

In general, users discussing information about this device on the Internet respond positively about its dimensions, design and general appearance.

Screen

Samsung engineers left the diagonal and screen expansion the same as they were in version A 8.0 2018 - 8.0 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~ 189 ppi density). Only the type of display has changed - the 2018 model had an IPS LCD capacitive touch screen display, while the new gadget is equipped with a TFT capacitive touch screen, which is a significant drawback of the model: IPS matrices are advanced matrices made using TFT technology.

Matrices of the TFT type have good brightness and a short response time to pressing. Also, their advantage is a relatively low price for production, which allows manufacturers not to overcharge gadgets, while not losing a lot of quality.

However, due to the specific arrangement of the crystals in the TFT display, image contrast suffers. In addition, image quality is significantly reduced at certain viewing angles.This is especially noticeable when working with dark colors: black is distorted to gray or becomes too contrasting.

In comparison, IPS has a larger viewing angle, improved color reproduction and contrast. At the same time, this matrix has its drawbacks: the brightness of the images is reduced, the response time is increased. Also, devices with IPS displays are on average 15-20 more expensive than devices with a TFT matrix.

When working in the sun, screens of both types do not perform very well, which is another disadvantage.

The screen of the tablet computer is equipped with a multi-touch function.

Most users expressed their dissatisfaction with this matrix replacement, as well as the desire to return the IPS display to this type of tablet computers.

cameras

Samsung has equipped the new device with a single rear camera. For some reason, they decided not to install the flash, which puzzled users in discussions of the device. However, the predecessor also did not have a flash. But in terms of camera performance, the 2019 model is ahead of its predecessor - instead of 5 MP, we will see the main camera with 8 MP. Video recording has not changed - 1080p (30 frames per second).

The single front camera remains the same - 2 MP. Despite the fact that the Galaxy Tab 8.0 belongs to the class of budget tablet computers, many expected global changes in many components and functions, including the device's cameras.

Price

It is expected that the price of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 will be close to 16,000-18,000 rubles. Many users considered this cost too high, and most of them refer to the low characteristics and quality of the screen matrix, citing the same type of tablet as an example, but at a much lower price.But there are those who believe that this is an average price close to the norm for gadgets with such characteristics.

Specifications

Platform: processor, chip, operating system

The Galaxy A 8.0 (2019) tablet platform is powered by the Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 processor, an upgrade from the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 found in the 2018 model. The platform is equipped with an X6 LTE modem. This platform has a 28nm process technology, which makes the device quite fast, good performance and quite suitable for active games.

The Adreno 504 graphics chip installed in these tablets is considered one of the most optimal in all respects, but not the best. The CPU of the device is a 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 quad-core processor.

The software already comes standard with Android 9.0 Pie. The interface will be familiar to users of Samsung technology - icons, shortcuts and functions will not change.

Based on these characteristics, users draw conclusions about a productive, fast and interesting device. But note that the price of the novelty is still too high.

Memory

The RAM of the new Galaxy A 8.0 is only 2 GB, which could not but upset those awaiting the announcement. The fact is that after the first information about the development of new items, there were rumors that the tablet's RAM would be 4 GB, but the rumors remained rumors.

The tablet has 32 GB of internal memory, as well as a slot for microSD up to 1 TB.

Communications

The new device from Samsung is equipped with:

• WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot);
• GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS);
• USB (micro USB 2.0);
• Bluetooth (4.2, A2DP).

Also, the tablet has two modifications: with a slot for a SIM card (SM-T295) and without it (SM-T290).

The device supports GSM standards (operates at frequencies 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz).

The radio is missing.

Battery

The new device is equipped with a non-removable lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 5100 mAh. This capacity allows the device to maintain autonomy for a long time. However, how long the gadget holds a charge depends on the level of use. A 5100 mAh battery will allow you to actively use the tablet for 8-9 hours. The standby mode will discharge such a battery completely in at least 7-8 days.

Users approved of this battery capacity, deciding that for a device with similar characteristics, this is a fairly powerful battery.

Sensors

Galaxy A 8.0 (2019) has a standard set of sensors: accelerometer, proximity light sensors, gyroscope, compass, etc. There are no fingerprint or face sensors, which means that unlocking the device will be normal - by swiping the screen.

Equipment

The tablet will be delivered as standard, which includes the tablet itself, the necessary documents, branded headphones 3.5 and a charger with a cord length of 1 m.

To summarize: the advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) tablet

• Laconic design;
• Large battery capacity;
• The presence of two modifications;
• Availability of necessary communication standards;
• Satisfactory characteristics of internal components: processor, GPU, CPU, etc.;
• The presence of multitouch.

• TFT display;
• Small expansion of the rear and front cameras;
• Lack of interesting additions;
• Overpriced (according to users);
• The back cover is flat, which can make the tablet uncomfortable to hold in your hands;
• Small amount of RAM.

Based on the declared characteristics and comparison with tablet computers of the same price category, we can conclude that the new Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is a reliable device for work, for performing everyday tasks without much difficulty.

If your selection criteria doesn't include watching movies at the highest quality and resolution, capturing stunning image quality, and doing complex graphics work, this new Samsung product may well be the one for you.