Samsung has finally announced Galaxy Tab A (2017) tablet after a long tail of leaks. The device recently had appeared on various certification sites. It brings both WiFi (SM-T380) and 4G variants (SM-T385). Moreover, the device features 8.0-inch 800 x 1280p WXGA TFT display, 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 processor paired with Adreno 308 GPU.
In the camera department, the rear camera is taken care by an 8MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and LED flash. On the front, it has a 5MP front-facing camera. The battery capacity is 5000mAh battery to keep the lights on. Other connectivity options included, 4G LTE ,WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4 + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS. It runs on Android 7.1.1, Nougat based on Samsung’s custom TouchWiz UI. The Tablet measures 212.1 x 124.1 x 8.9 mm along with 364 grams weight.
Samsung Galaxy A 8.0 (2017) Specifications
| Display | 8.0-inch 800 x 1280 WXGA TFT |
| Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 |
| Memory | 2GB RAM, 16GB storage |
| External | MicroSD, up to 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 8MP f/1.9 , LED Flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Dimensions | 212.1 x 124.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 364 grams |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, voice calling (optional), Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS |
| Price | $285 |
Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is priced at 6,490,000 Vietnamese Dong (approx. US$ 285 or Rs. 18,000) for the 4G version and is already on sale in the country. It comes in Black and Gold color options.
Source: Samsung VN
