Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 2019 Specs & Everything You Should Know

Last updated on

05/10/2019

Published on

July 3, 2019

Expanding its already extensive lineup of tablets, Samsung is planning to launch a new entry-level tablet, according to a recent leak. Besides its name—Galaxy Tab A 8 2019, almost all its specifications have been revealed in this report by Roland Quandt who is a known industry insider. Not just the specs, the leak also provided us with the device’s model numbers and clear pictures, giving a better look at it.

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Read: Our Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 T290 Review

The below-mentioned details are based on the said leak and are just indicative of the actual device at this point in time. Should there be any discrepancy between the leaked and the official specs, we will make sure to update the database with the updated information.

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Highlights

8-inch HD LCD display
Quad-core Snapdragon 429
2GB RAM + 32GB ROM
microSD card slot
One UI with Android 9 Pie
Optional 4G LTE
3.5mm headphone jack
5100mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 2019: The Basics

Positioned in the budget segment, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 2019 will reportedly be available in two variants having model numbers SM-T290 and SM-T295, with the latter model supporting 4G LTE. Over 4G, the tablet is said to support download speed of up to 150Mbps. Besides this, you will also find support for dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, as per the leaked information, while the headphone jack will also be retained.

Being a budget device, the tablet will settle for an entry-level quad-core Snapdragon 429 chipset that will run at 2GHz clock speed. It will be paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage which will also support expansion via a microSD card in the typical Samsung fashion. This memory configuration could only be meant for some European markets but there is no official confirmation yet. A large portion of the Galaxy Tab A 8’s back will be made out of metal while it will come running Android Pie-based One UI.

A total of two color options have been revealed in the photos accompanying the leak—carbon black and silver gray. The tablet is said to measure 8mm in thickness and weigh about 347 grams while carrying a battery of 5100mAh. Along with an 8MP rear-facing camera, a basic 2MP camera will be placed on its front, right above its 8-inch LCD display. The said screen will likely be in 16:10 aspect ratio with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and will be surrounded by bezels that cannot be called slim by any means.

Full Specifications

Tablet	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 2019
Operating system	Android 9 Pie-based One UI
Display	8-inch (1280 x 800)
Processor	2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 429
Graphics	unknown
Storage	32GB
Expandable	microSD card slot
RAM	2GB
Main camera	8 Megapixels
Front camera	2 Megapixels
Connectivity	4G LTE, Wi-Fi (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.2
Ports	3.5mm audio port
Battery	5100mAh
Security	No fingerprint reader
Dimensions	241.3 x 171.7 x 8 mm
Weight	347g

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Availability & Pricing

Samsung hasn’t officially stated when it plans to make the Galaxy Tab A 8 2019 official. But based on this detailed leak and the tipster behind it, you can safely assume that the tablet will be announced in the coming weeks. For its pricing, there is again no confirmed information available yet, however, the tablet is expected to be an entry-level device and should be quite inexpensive.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2019 Alternatives

In its expected price segment, there are a handful of tablets that are worth your consideration. You can look at the 2019 Amazon Fire 7 which is one of the cheapest tablets out there starting at just $49.99. The retail giant also has the Fire HD 8 tablet (review) from 2018 which offers a great package at a price of $79.99.

Apart from that, Lenovo offers the Tab E7 (review) as a basic product in their lineup which is good enough for handing to kids. Samsung’s own Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 (review) can also be a great alternative that offers a larger 10-inch display while costing $229.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 2019

Read now: Our Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 2019 Review

Considering its inexpensive price, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 SM-T290 is a good tablet. While many aspects are not outstanding, it does offer a pretty decent 8-inch HD screen, a good-enough performance, and up-to-date software. I also like that its battery life is very long.

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