More Samsung tablets are coming your way — we’ve spotted two new Galaxy Tab A devices posted online at various online channels with prices to boot.
First off, we have the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) with S-Pen, which was released in Thailand a month ago.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) with S Pen specs
- 8.0? WUXGA (1920 x 1200px) TFT display
- Samsung Exynos 7904 1.8GHz Octa-core
- Mali-G71 MP2
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB storage
- Expandable up to 512GB via microSD
- 8MP rear camera
- 5MP selfie camera
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 4G LTE
- USB 2.0
- S-Pen Support
- Samsung One UI (Android 9 Pie)
- 4,200mAh battery
- 201.5 x 122.4 x 8.9mm
- 325g
Meanwhile, the bigger Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) with, of course, a 10.1-inch display is also arriving in the country with good configuration to boot. The tablet was first released in Germany last February.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) specs:
- 10.1-inch (1200 x 1920 px) IPS display
- Samsung Exynos 7904 1.8GHz Octa-core
- Mali-G71 MP2 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage
- microSD up to 512MB
- 8MP f/2.0 rear camera with LED Flash
- 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Single SIM
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
- USB Type-C
- Samsung One UI (Android 9 Pie)
- 6150mAh battery
- 245 x 149 x 7.5 mm
- 461g
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) with S Pen and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) will be on sale in stores for PHP 15,990 and PHP16,990, respectively. Expect these devices to arrive as early as late April as we spotted online listings in Lazada Lazada → and CMKCellphones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prices of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) and Tab A 10.1 (2019) in the Philippines?
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) with S Pen costs PHP 15,990, and the Tab A 10.1 (2019) costs PHP 16,990.
When are these tablets expected to arrive in the Philippines?
They are expected to arrive as early as late April.
What are the key differences in RAM and battery between the two tablets?
The Tab A 8.0 has 3GB RAM and a 4,200mAh battery, while the Tab A 10.1 has 2GB RAM and a 6,150mAh battery.
Why does the 10 in comes in 2GB, while 8in in 3GB, yet 10in one is more expensive? I was hoping to get the bigger screen, but the ram was a deal breaker.