Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) review: specs and price
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
Why is Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) better than the average?
- RAM?
3GBvs2.79GB - CPU speed?
6 x 1.6GHz & 2 x 1.8GHzvs4.25GHz - Pixel density?
270ppivs220.07ppi - Weight?
309gvs516.73g - Thickness?
7.1mmvs8.77mm - Megapixels (main camera)?
8MPvs7.4MP - Megapixels (front camera)?
5MPvs3.41MP - Bluetooth version?
5vs4.03
Price comparison
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$97
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User reviews
Design
1.weight
309g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
2.thickness
7.1mm
We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.
3.width
201.9mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product. We consider a smaller width better because it assures easy maneuverability.
4.height
125.2mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height better because it assures easy maneuverability.
5.volume
179.47cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
6.Stylus included
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
A stylus is a pen-like accessory that allows you to interact with the touchscreen with greater precision, and is particularly useful for drawing and writing.
7.Has a detachable keyboard
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
You can detach the keyboard of your device and use the screen as a tablet. Detaching the keyboard makes the device lighter and gives you the possibility to switch easily between laptop-mode and tablet-mode. The keyboard is included when buying the device.
8.Has a backlit keyboard
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
The keyboard is backlit, making it easier to type in the dark or dim lighting.
9.is dustproof and water-resistant
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
Display
1.screen size
8.4"
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
2.Has an OLED or AMOLED display
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays are formed of organic materials that emit light. They have higher contrast ratios and wider viewing angles compared to LCDs. AMOLED and POLED are types of OLED displays.
3.has an IPS screen
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
IPS (In-Plane Switching) is a technology used for LCDs. It was designed to overcome the main limitations of conventional twisted nematic TFT displays: limited viewing angles and low-quality color reproduction. PLS (Plane-to-Line Switching) is a type of IPS screen developed by Samsung, with increased brightness and lower production costs.
4.resolution
1920 x 1200px
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
5.pixel density
270ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
6.refresh rate
60Hz
The frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes.
7.has branded damage-resistant glass
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
8.has anti-reflection coating
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
This helps to reduce the reflection from your device.
9.has an HDR10-enabled display
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
The display supports HDR10, which is an HDR (high dynamic range) video technology. Compared to standard dynamic range (SDR) video, HDR10 video has greater contrast and color depth, resulting in more realistic images.
Performance
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
2.RAM
3GB
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing.
3.CPU speed
6 x 1.6GHz & 2 x 1.8GHz (Samsung Exynos 7904)
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
4.has an external memory slot
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.
6.Supports 64-bit
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) (Samsung Exynos 7904)
A 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4GB of RAM. 64-bit allows more than 4GB, giving increased performance. It also allows you to run 64-bit apps.
The maximum amount of external storage memory supported by the the device.
8.Has integrated LTE
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) (Samsung Exynos 7904)
The system on a chip (SoC) has an integrated LTE cellular chip. LTE is capable of downloading at faster speeds than older, 3G technology.
9.Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) (Samsung Exynos 7904)
Using big.LITTLE technology, a chip can switch between two sets of processor cores to maximize performance and battery life. For example, when playing a game the more powerful cores will be used to increase performance, whereas checking email will use the less powerful cores to maximize battery life.
Cameras
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
3.video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
4.has a flash
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
A flash is good for low-light environments, and can sometimes be used as flashlight.
5.has a front camera
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
A front camera, also called secondary camera, can be used for video chats/selfies.
6.has a built-in HDR mode
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
It can automatically shoot pictures with a higher dynamic range (HDR).
7.Can create panoramas in-camera
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
It allows you to take multiple photos capturing different parts of the scene, and then joins them together into a single photo.
8.supports slow-motion video recording
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
Slow-motion is an artistic video effect that makes time seem to go slower. It is achieved by recording a video at a higher frame-rate than the standard playback rate of 24fps or 30fps. Depending on camera capabilities, frame rates for slow-motion videos vary between 60fps and 960fps.
9.has touch autofocus
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
The autofocus is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the touch screen.
Audio
1.has stereo speakers
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
2.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
4.Has a radio
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
5.Has dedicated media keys
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
Phones with physical keyboards have dedicated media keys, such as: play, stop, next, previous, volume up/down, etc.
Battery
1.battery power
5000mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
3.Supports fast charging
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
4.has wireless charging
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
5.charge time
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The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
6.operating power consumption
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How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
7.has a battery level indicator
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
8.has a rechargeable battery
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
9.has a removable battery
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Features
1.has Mail Privacy Protection
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
2.has on-device machine learning
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) (Android 9.0 Pie)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
3.has clipboard warnings
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
4.has location privacy options
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
5.has camera/microphone privacy options
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
6.can block app tracking
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
7.blocks cross-site tracking
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020)
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
8.supports split screen
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) (Android 9.0 Pie)
Split screen allows you to use two apps side-by-side.
9.has SharePlay
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) (Android 9.0 Pie)
SharePlay is a feature within FaceTime that allows you to share your screen, watch movies, or listen to music together (with synced playback controls) during video calls.
Miscellaneous
1.has theme customization
✔Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) (Android 9.0 Pie)
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
2.Can play games while they download
✖Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4" (2020) (Android 9.0 Pie)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
The global median price is determined by calculating the median value of all the prices available for a product, taking into account all markets.
Price comparison
Buy used:
$97
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