Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

  • Released 2017, September
    364g, 8.9mm thickness
    Android 7.1, up to Android 9.0; One UI
    16GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 8.0"
    800x1280 pixels
  • 8MP
    1080p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 425
  • 5000mAh
    Li-Ion

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2017, September
Status Available. Released 2017, September
Body 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 Aluminum body
SIM Nano-SIM
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
Platform 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
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Features LED flash, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 5 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio No
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Features Sensors Accelerometer
 ANT+
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery
Talk time Up to 14 h (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 36 h (3G)
Music play Up to 153 h
Misc Colors Black, Gold
Models SM-T380, SM-T385
SAR EU 0.50 W/kg (head)     0.91 W/kg (body)    
Price About 200 EUR

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) - User Reviews

  • can i move installed app to memory card in android 7.1 of this tablet?

  • After Pie sometime will not fully charge, stuck at 90%

  • NO

  • Can this device support wireless (Qi) charging?

  • Only if after update to Pie

  • This device supports dolby atmos! So please update it in specification

  • Yes, USB drive, mouse work

  • Does this OTG supported?

  • new update after Pie camera improved still june patch

  • just get android pie 9.0 update today with One UI. security patch 1 June 2019.

  • Just get Pie update on XME, 1241MB Security patch 1 june 2019

  • Not too bad. Still has the same Samsung structure where specifications do not divulge such as capacity for USB attached storage devices etc. Appears to focused on selling than actually providing honest and logical information. Probably directing too mcuh toward Apple comparison than fulfilling user knowledge and ability to get the best from their devices.

  • On April received April patch update Today received May patch update Next waiting Pie update

  • it's usb-c

  • Yep. It is really hard to find 1. I lost mine 2. That's why I ordered a similar tray from Galaxy A3 A5 A7 (2016) phone models. It does not fit 100% but I scratched it a bit with a rasp and now both my cards, SD and SIM are working! It is not an original tray and looks a bit weird but at least it is working. Just scratch it so it goes more deeply inside.

  • Hello have lost my Samsung galaxy Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) sim card tray

  • No model number specified

  • No, T no spen, P have spen

  • I do not think update will use more space, My device after update same storage as Nougat

  • Is it came with S Pen?

  • If I get the 16GB version, how much space will be left after updating to Oreo?

  • for me no complaint after updaet 8.1, very stable

  • How's the speed after updating 8.1. Thanks

  • Received one for Christmas. Does it have a microphone for vocal inut to Google or Skype? Do I need to buy a headset with a mic? Thanks for the help

  • is this upgrade-able to latest android? does the upgrading slows the tablet?

  • Just received nov 2018 patch update

  • Yes.

  • I not sure you purchase ori tab or not, I cannot upload image here to show you

  • No its can't

  • Is it 64-bit arhitecture

  • Wrong answer, i can use mouse, usb drive without issue

  • No

  • Yes

  • It's good enough if you didn't upfate yet... if you update it become suck for gaming... sincerely me

  • Guys, this tablet doesn't have micro USB, it has USB type C. Please, correct it on the description! Regards

  • With android 8.1.0, SE 9.5 Security patch 1 aug 2018 Notification bar look bigger that nougat

  • Android Oreo is out

  • What do you expect for a sub $200 tablet? If you want top of the line specs you need to spend top of the line money. Seems like common sense to me but I guess some people have a problem when it comes to that. If you want a flagship you should be looking at the S3 tablet.

  • I feel that this device will get 8.1 not 8.0

  • What a joke of a tablet ! Samsung is selling their old and unused parts ! I was looking for a tablet but definitely not this one ! 2GB of ram and 1280x800 screen in 2018 ?? Really ? What a sad joke ! My 5 years old Nexus 2013 has 2GB and FHD screen .

  • I hate this thing so far. It seems to do a lot more but i can't figure out what I want to do. I can't even figure out how to crop a damn photo. What's the point of having a damn assistant if you cant tell it what to do. I may send this damn thing back. Gee samsung,thanks for messing up a good thing. All I wanted was more memory, not a nightmare.

  • Is this available in the philippines?

  • why this tab is not available in Pakistan?

  • is this model have s-pen?

  • Just get second update T385DXU1ARB3, 296.24MB 1 jan 2018 patch From XME

  • are you from Indonesia or Malaysia????

  • Very good device

  • Very good

  • This is the 8 inch tablet we want. The size (screen and resolution) is suitable for our point of sale application. 2 GB RAM is enough. Samsung galaxy tab a 7.0 (2016): resolution : 800 x 1280 (10:16) => good, but too small Samsung galaxy tab a 10.0 (2016): resolution : 1200 x 1920 (10:16) => good, but too expensive Samsung galaxy tab a 8.0 (2015): resolution : 768 x 1024 (3:4) => not compatible Samsung galaxy tab a 8.0 (2017): resolution : 800 x 1280 (10:16) => good

  • Do'es the device have Word etc

  • Calling getting annoying and battery drain because no proximity sensor Screen always on when calling Need 3 tap to hang up, double tap unlock, a tap on red button

  • I states that it only supports .H264 in video formats, has anybody played .H265 files in it?

  • Note 8.0 since 2013 is faster that is ,

  • I will let you know in a few days :-) just got a free one with my new samsung s8+ so once i have it up and going i will report back on what its like :-)

  • I want to buy this, please tell me this tab Is good or not

  • I am with you all the way this should have made it 32GB

  • Should be 32 gb

  • Okay, I had to disable power saving mode to make the hotspot work! This tab doesn't have any sensors except the accelerometer :(

  • It seems wifi hotspot is not working on tab A 2017. I cannot ping default gateway 192.168.43.1. Has anyone experienced this?

  • Anyone know when this still be released in Europe?

  • Just received december patch update on malaysia, 353MB Notification panel look smaller

  • This is so expensive for soso features. Go for the tab S2 instead.

  • Been looking for the lenovo.Nk physical item in stores.Only the old models.

  • Samsung Galaxy should have 7 inch screen tablet. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) check it in GSMarena in Amazone and other cnet.com and many other computer sites. it is not expensive. Huawei has the Huawei T2 less expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 7. Huawei Honor 7X Huawei MediaPad T2 7.0 Huawei MediaPad T2 7.0 Pro

  • It has USB type c port....not micro usb...

  • I am using this tab for one month.This is a wonder tab.If you are using a 4g SIM like jio you don't need any other online devises Never look to configuration and ram,it runs fast,camera also very good,playing almost every game,can easily use as mobile phone with single hand .

  • I do not recommend Samsung tablets to anyone, to those who think about the corporate market then, even less! Samsung is not committed to support their users, and does not update its devices as more current (and safe) versions of Android! If you do not bother to stay locked at the unsecure and out-of-date versions do Android... make your bet!

  • Using around 1 month Slow compare to my A7 2016 It is ok since i just gaming on phone Battery life really great 8 to 9 hours screen on time To OTG need type C port Cannot using normal usb converter But pyhsical key annoying me Been using Tab 2 7.0 with on screen navi button

  • Hi pals is this tab support to otg or not?.......plz any user

  • Whats going on why so much devices whit old processors?

  • Wow 5000 mAh, 8.o pix3ls is realy good for gaming

  • I own the 2014 model and it works just fine for reading.

  • At this price range & being only 12% costlier than previous 2015 model 2 best thing that got upgraded is first the size which is now perfect & handy. Secondlying the Metal Body. And 2 thing to be have changed was RAM to 2.5, Processor 1.6 Gz With Snap Dragon 435 and Secondly wanted stock android & Microsoft office as usual Then even a 20% to 22% increase in Price would have been great. Secondly

  • That gpu adreno 308.. thats poor

  • I'm thinking of getting this one only to read books in PDF format. Would the text be clear and readable at this size? I don't care for videos/gaming on this

  • This tab is very good featured but if in my view only two features would have been added, it would have been best for this price 1. Body colour especially gold it should have been gold from both sides. In gold colour we see black on front side and golden on back side making it less attractive. 2. Atleast it should have 3gb ram. But Samsung repeating like last year's tab a having same memory and making it less accomodative.

  • is there a wifi version only or is it only wifi+LTE version? I like the device but only need as tablet and not as a phone. thanks

  • Damn right you are. where are the compass & gyro

  • I love this tab hahhahaha

  • Am already using 2016 Tab A 7.0 but will like to upgrade to 8" 2017. The spec is ok for me. Mostly the LED flash. Please i need your suggestion fast.

  • Why only acelerometer ??? Saving tecnology ?

  • Why still only 2GB ram?

  • Hi,I want ask if sender send we chat msg,does the notification got the sender photo?pls help

  • Hi,I want ask if sender send we chat msg,does the notification got the sender photo?pls help

  • Hi gsmarena On china,hk offer more storage and RAM model no T385C, with 3GB RAM, 32GB storage

  • Lenovo Tab 3 Plus (8inch) 3GB RAM 16GB ROM Calling option Better display pixel Better Chipset Better GPU Budget Tab

  • yes it does

  • just in it, heavy that my previous Samsung tab, no proximity sensor need double tap screen to use other function no light on navi (recent, back) key cause me many time wrong tap on empty area.

  • dose it support 4g jio

  • How about Full HD and more storage?

  • best comment evaaahhh!!!!

  • Poor features, nothing special, even dull.

  • add more RAM Samsung....don't be stingy.

  • One of the best thing I bought

  • Best comment ever. So true. By the way life is pointless at the end. While living money is power. Giving wholesale price for our work and they profit retail price. World is evil.

  • awesome!

  • If world could be perfect In this society lead by americans We are not free! The life style is imposed, for example: we born, we got to school by force, we get married, we get kids, we get a job, we repeat the same task everydays. It is ridiculous and pathetic! Why? Because we're told that, I'll let you laugh, we're told that: "live free". We are Free to decide our future, go to scholl to prepeare yourself... Is the most ridiculous thing i've never heard, Because the future is not decided by you, but by your enemy called the society. In the song: "end of the days", there's a quote: "The enemy all around me". Remember this, trust no one because we're some animals, better we can do is a world burned governements lies.

  • I still use my Tab 4 8.0 daily since I bought it in 2015. The battery has degraded some, but still last a long time for my usage. I'm still going to buy this to replace my current Tab, but I wish it had 3 GB of RAM and a superior chipset (like the Snapdragon 625).

  • It's completety different , your old 2015 tablet is lower spec'd in every way. You get a 16:9 aspect ratio instead a your 4:3 , faster cpu performance, latest OS, HDR plus 1080p video, better cameras, faster dual wifi. It's only been 2 years from yours, I think they've made good progressive improvements that is sufficient. I own the 2016 7.0 tab a so i won't be upgrading any time soon. When my tablet becomes dated , I''ll upgrade to the latest ,cheapest and smallest Tab A.

  • Stupid samsung! My Tab A 8.0 (2015) have the same spec with this, different just battery size 4200 up to 5000mah and the flash only. What a joke!

  • Good to use

  • it's 2017 2GB RAM are u kidding me? least should be 3GB

  • When Samsung will release on other country

  • You got what u pay

  • 720p screen... no thanks sticking with my 1080p Tab A 10.1 for now

  • come on samsung 16gb storage is a shame to tablets these days i have a 7" outdated tablet of stone-age with 720p resolution here at the end of 2017 latest samsung 8" using the same.................is it really you samsung ??

  • If you look closely at the pictures, you can see a USB type C port

  • On manual it show is USB type C

  • Still a 720p screen resolution in 2017/18 and no USB c Come on Samsung

  • I've had the Tab A 2015 version, but have upgraded to the Tab s3, but I gotta say, without fast charging and more RAM this thing's gonna heat up within a year. Nice touch with the new Samsung Experience though.

  • S**t no Pen

  • finally my wait is over, hope price is not high, and hope will get oreo next year

  • Yeah i wouldn't mind getting a 7" fone like my TabS 2

  • after a looooooooooooong time finally a tab from samsung. it's screen size is best fore gaming

  • TABS are mostly used for watching movies, shouldn't the screen have better specs here

  • Why don't they make bezel less 7 to 7.5 inch premium tablet ? Why ? 8 inch is too big 6 inch too small

  • True =D

  • "Any china made tablet for 100eur less in price can make same tablet with simillar or even better specs than this junk. " You are right you can get better for the same spec. But some people will buy Samsung because they trust the brand.

  • "Electronic bullshit. I'd like to buy a decent LTE Tablet 7 - 8 inch. " At the rate phones are growing in size. A Tablet with LTE is effectively a mobile phone.

  • Electronic bullshit. I'd like to buy a decent LTE Tablet 7 - 8 inch. Whatever device i want to buy , always is something lousy. If CPU is o'k , then to less resolution or weak camera , or battery capacity is to less , or no 3.5 jack , or 16 GB internal memory only. WTF is going on ?

  • Already september no news from Samsung..

  • Have been waiting for Samsung to launch a mid range tab with a decent specs for a long time. Eagerness is turning to frustration already. Atleast, release the upgraded version of tab A (2017) early. And I'm Indian so Samsung must know where to launch its product to reach me. :-)

  • Samsung hasnt released a good 7 inch tablet since long now

  • JUst get the Tab A 10.1 it has far superior specs and will drop in price if this is released

  • Either samsung makes such low end tablets or high end like s3 . It has left the middle ground free for ipads and zenpads and mediapads . Ipad 9.7 is almost half the price of s3 in India .

  • Its not worth the money. Any china made tablet for 100eur less in price can make same tablet with simillar or even better specs than this junk. Samsung thumbs down.

  • If the specs are correct then I will say it is a sad tablet with 189 ppi

  • If price is around $250-300 I will wait it