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Display 8.00-inch (800x1280)
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Processor 1.4GHz quad-core
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Front Camera 5MP
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RAM 2GB
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OS Android 7.1
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Storage 16GB
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Rear Camera 8MP
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Battery Capacity 5000mAh
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Summary
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) tablet was launched in September 2017. The tablet comes with a 8.00-inch display offering a resolution of 800x1280 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor. It comes with 2GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) runs Android 7.1 and is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) on the rear packs 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 5-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is based on Android 7.1 and packs 16GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 256GB). The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is a single SIM (GSM) tablet that accepts a Nano-SIM card. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) measures 212.10 x 124.10 x 8.90mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 364.00 grams. It was launched in Black colour.
Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, Wi-Fi Direct, 3G, and 4G. Sensors on the tablet include accelerometer.
As of 17th January 2026, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) price in India starts at Rs. 23,900.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Full Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) |
| Price in India | ₹23,900 |
| Release date | September 2017 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 212.10 x 124.10 x 8.90 |
| Weight (g) | 364.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Colours | Black |
| Screen size (inches) | 8.00 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Resolution | 800x1280 pixels |
| Processor | 1.4GHz quad-core |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Internal storage | 16GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256 |
| Rear camera | 8-megapixel |
| Front camera | 5-megapixel |
| Rear flash | Yes |
| Operating system | Android 7.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.20 |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared | No |
| USB OTG | No |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | No |
| Number of SIMs | 1 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | No |
| Proximity sensor | No |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
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Samsung galaxy tab AVishal Thakur (Sep 23, 2018) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsGood battery backup with high battery capacity, charging is also fast.nice processor with no heating or hanging problem.can play high mb games.Is this review helpful?