Compact 8" design

It might just be the ideal screen size for the family. Big enough for comfortable browsing, networking, playing and reading. Small enough for little hands to hold confidently.

Multi Window and expandable memory
In order to keep up with your multi-skilling talents, the Galaxy Tab A has multi-window capabilities. That means it lets you run two compatible apps side by side at the same time. So whether you want to tweet the plot twist while watching the movie, or copy your meeting notes straight to email,* it can all be done without the juggle. *Internet connection required. Data and subscription charges may apply. Applications may need to be downloaded. Usage may be subject to third party service provider agreements. 

Long life Battery
It's easy to keep going and share the fun with Tab A. That's because when it's it’s designed to give you and your friends plenty of juice for watching, playing reading and networking. In fact, it can give you up to 12 hours video playback

Samsung kids mode
Help your kids play with confidence with Samsung Kids Mode. You can help control how long they’re on the device as well as what they can see via the parental control settings. And they’ll love the kids mode camera, drawing pad, 3D characters and games.*

*Kids Mode needs to be downloaded from Samsung Galaxy Apps. Adult supervision is recommended in Kids Mode if Wi-Fi or internet access is enabled.

Control and Connect
Watch your compatible Samsung Smart TV when your TV’s in another room – with Galaxy Tab A and Quick Connect*. It lets you share videos, pictures and more from one screen to another, using Wi-Fi Direct and BLE† technology. Just tap the icon to share from your compatible Samsung Smart TV to your Galaxy Tab A – or the other way round.*

*Quick Connect is only compatible with select Samsung Smart TVs, 2015 and 2016 models, 5 series and above. To find out if a particular device is compatible, please see the device’s specifications available at http://www.samsung.com/au/home/. Devices must be connected on the same Wi-Fi network. Up to six devices may be connected. Samsung takes copyright seriously. Only share content you own or have the right to share. †Compatible Wi-Fi direct and Bluetooth®-enabled mobile device required

Superb camera
From selfies and video calls to family portraits, every shot’s a winner on the Tab A 8.0”. The 5.0MP rear facing camera can run in Panorama and Continuous shot modes, whilst quickly flicking between stills and video modes. Plus it also has built-in QR and barcode scanning abilities. There’s a 2.0MP front facing camera as well.

SPECS

Processor
CPU Speed

• 1.2GHz

CPU Type

• Quad-Core

Display
Size (Main display)

• 8.0" (203.1mm)

Color Depth (Main Display)

• 16M

Resolution (Main Display)

• 1024 x 768 (XGA)

S Pen Support

• No

Technology (Main Display)

• TFT

Camera

Rear Camera - Resolution

• CMOS 5.0 MP

Rear Camera - Flash

• No

Rear Camera - Auto Focus

• Yes

Video Recording Resolution

• HD (1280 x 720)@30fps

Front Camera- Resolution

• CMOS 2.0 MP

Memory

RAM Size (GB)

• 1.5GB

External Memory Support

• MicroSD (Up to 128GB)

ROM Size (GB)

• 16

Available Memory (GB)

• 10.8GB

Network/Bearer

Infra

• Wi-Fi only

Connectivity

ANT+

• Yes

Earjack

• 3.5mm Stereo

Wi-Fi Direct

• Yes

Bluetooth Profiles

• A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HID, HOGP, HSP, OPP, PAN

USB Version

• USB 2.0

MHL

• No

Bluetooth Version

• Bluetooth v4.1

PC Sync.

• Smart Switch (PC version)

Location Technology

• GPS,
• Glonass,
• Beidou

Wi-Fi

• 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, HT40

NFC

• No

OS

• Android

General Information

Form factor

• Tablet

Sensors

• Accelerometer,
• Hall Sensor,
• RGB Sensor

Physical Specification
Dimensions (HxWxD,mm)

• 208.4 x 137.9 x 7.5

Weight (g)

• 314g

Battery

Internet Usage Time (Wi-Fi) (Hours)

• Up to 13

Video Playback Time (Hours)

• Up to 12

Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)

• 4200

Removable

• No

Audio Playback Time (Hours)

• Up to 14

Audio and Video
Video Playing Format

• MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Video Playing Resolution

• FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps

Audio Playing Format

• MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

Services and Applications

S-Voice

• No

Mobile TV

• No