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General

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Series

iPad Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Product name iPad Air (5th generation)

Galaxy Tab A1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Galaxy Tab A series: the release calls the Tab A8 the most streamlined and powerful Tab A Series device yet

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2588, A2589, A25912Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 2026A2588 iPad Air (5th generation). A2589 and A2591 Wi-Fi + Cellular

SM-X200, SM-X205, SM-X200NZAAEUA, SM-X200NZAAXAR, SM-X200NZAEXAR, SM-X200NZAFXAR, SM-X205NZAEEUB4Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-lte-dark-gray-64gb-sm-x205nzaeeubRead 13 October 2026SM-X205NZAEEUB LTE Dark Gray 64GB5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026US part numbers SM-X200NZAAXAR, SM-X200NZAEXAR, SM-X200NZAFXAR8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/a335ead0/66e818d27ac377001997b723/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Product code SM-X200NZAAEUA

GTIN / EAN

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88060929488778Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/a335ead0/66e818d27ac377001997b723/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026EAN 8806092948877 for SM-X200NZAAEUA

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

8 March 20224Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

15 December 20211Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Press release dated December 15, 2021 (Samsung Mobile Press)

Status

Discontinued7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Air_(5th_generation)Read 10 October 2026Infobox: discontinued May 7, 2024

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 23 October 2026Apple's press release introduces the redesigned 11-inch iPad Air with M2 and compares it with the previous iPad Air with M1.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-A9-Plus-review-Good-tablet-with-a-few-areas-to-wish-for.804144.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the 11-inch Galaxy Tab A9+ replaces its 10.5-inch predecessor, the Galaxy Tab A8.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$5994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi from $599, Wi-Fi + Cellular from $749 (US), 64 GB

$229.999Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026RRP list via the Samsung store: 32GB Wi-Fi 219 GBP / 229.99 USD11Press article9to5google.com/2022/01/14/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-officialRead 13 October 2026Update 1/14/2022: Samsung started selling the Galaxy Tab A8 in the US for $229 for the 32GB model. Tech Advisor gives the Samsung store RRP as $229.99

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6795Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Germany: Wi-Fi models from 679 Euro, Wi-Fi + Cellular from 849 Euro incl. VAT, 64 GB

€22910Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-priceRead 13 October 2026Samsung European pricing at the December 15, 2021 announcement: Wi-Fi 3GB+32GB EUR 229. Country not stated, so market EU. Incl. VAT

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Order in 29 countries and regions, including the US5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026EU from the German launch release

US, EU, GB2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Update: the Galaxy Tab A8 is now available in the US at Samsung.com, Amazon.com and BestBuy.com9Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026Landed in the US and the UK on January 4, 202211Press article9to5google.com/2022/01/14/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-officialRead 13 October 2026Sales open from Samsung.com, Amazon and Best Buy in the US

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

Gray, Silver, Pink Gold, Graphite1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 20268Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/a335ead0/66e818d27ac377001997b723/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026SM-X200NZAAEUA is listed in Graphite. The base list holds the variant colour as well

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Slate1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Sold as a tablet. Book Cover and other covers are separate accessories3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Form Factor: Tablet

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

247.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

246.8mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026246.8 x 161.9 x 6.9mm, landscape order. Stored in portrait order3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

178.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

161.9mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

6.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

6.9mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

461g(1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi models 461 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular models 462 g

508g(1.1 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi / LTE: 508g3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

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Front

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Back

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Metal, type not stated3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Stylish with a touch of cool, the Galaxy Tab A8 features a sleek metal body with an ultrathin profile of just 6.9mm. The metal is not named9Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026Feels solid with a body that is primarily made of metal

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

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MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026SIM Card section: Nano-SIM and eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM count is not stated

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

10.86in(27.6 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Marketed as 10.9-inch. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches

10.5in(26.7 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 202610.5-inch measured diagonally as a full rectangle without rounded-corner deductions3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2360 × 1640px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20262360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch

1920 × 1200px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 20261920 x 1200 (WUXGA) TFT3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026

Pixel density

264.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

215.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:101Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Slim bezel and a 16:10 common aspect ratio7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 20261200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

LCD (other)7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026Type: TFT LCD. Samsung says TFT. Tech Advisor says it is not an IPS panel

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

TFT1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026TFT3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Technology (Main Display): TFT

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

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BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Max (Hz)	Variable
60	No

Source9Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026A basic 60Hz refresh rate. Minimum refresh rate is not stated

Max refresh rate

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026500 nits brightness. Wide color display (P3). No percentage coverage published

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

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Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video Playback section: Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. Playback support, not HDR luminance on the built-in LCD

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Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Fully laminated display

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Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating, 1.8% reflectivity1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Antireflective coating. 1.8% reflectivity is Apple's own figure, not a measurement

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Screen surface

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Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 154Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 15 on the new iPad Air. iPadOS 15.4 followed the next week

Android 111Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026

Software

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One UI 3.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-lte-dark-gray-64gb-sm-x205nzaeeubRead 13 October 2026The product page lists features compatible with One UI 3.1. One UI 3.1 on Android 11 at launch

Latest OS

iPadOS 2710Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad Air (4th generation and later, M2 and later)

Android 14, One UI 67Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6. This is an upgrade path, not a maker promise

Chipset

Apple M11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Apple M1 chip

Unisoc Tiger T6185Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026CPU: UniSOC T618

Process

5nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 10 October 2026M1 is built on 5-nanometer process technology

12nm7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026Unisoc Tiger T618 (12 nm)

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

81Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Octa-Core, 2GHz3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Count	Core
4	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Clock speeds not published by Apple

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A75	2
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026Processor: 2 x 2.0GHz + 6 x 2.0GHz. Core names are from GSMArena7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Max CPU clock

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2GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple M1 GPU6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Mali-G52 MP27Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026Mali G52 MP2

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core GPU. 16-core Neural Engine

27Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026Mali G52 MP2, two cores

NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

11TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 10 October 202616-core Neural Engine capable of 11 trillion operations per second. Chip-level claim from the M1 announcement, precision not stated

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Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268GB RAM listed in the Chip section

3, 4GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 20263GB RAM with 32GB, 4GB RAM with 64GB, 4GB RAM with 128GB. Storage availability may differ by market. GSMArena lists extra 2GB RAM tiers that Samsung does not state3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Memory 4 GB, Storage 64 GB on this page

RAM type

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Memory bandwidth

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

64, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

32, 64, 128GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 202632GB, 64GB and 128GB internal storage3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Storage 64 GB, available 47.7 GB

Storage type

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Memory card

None6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot: No

microSD (own slot)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026SM-X205 and SM-X207: SIM card / memory card tray. SM-X200: memory card tray. GSMArena lists a dedicated slot7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

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1TB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026microSD up to 1TB, stored as 1000 GB. microSD sold separately3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026MicroSD (Up to 1TB)

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	1/3.0"	1.22	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 202612MP Wide camera, f/1.8 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Sensor size and pixel size come from GSMArena6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 202612 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF9Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 10 October 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels use phase detection. Supports the PDAF reading of Autofocus with Focus Pixels

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	8	2	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026[Rear] 8MP AF3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Rear Camera - Resolution 8.0 MP, Rear Camera - Auto Focus Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026Camera Back / Front / Autofocus / Flash: 8MP AF / 5MP / Yes / No8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/a335ead0/66e818d27ac377001997b723/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Distributor datasheet (Publication date 16-SEP-2024) for SM-X200NZAAEUA: rear camera aperture 2

Number of rear cameras

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Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

8MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

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No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Rear Camera - Flash: No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026Flash: No

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps. 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps. 720p at 30 fps. Slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Video Recording Resolution FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

Not available

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Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264

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LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	122°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 202612MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122 degree field of view, f/2.4 aperture

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Main	5	2.2

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026[Front] 5MP8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/a335ead0/66e818d27ac377001997b723/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Front camera 5 MP, aperture 2.2

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

Not available

Not available

Front camera position

Portrait edge3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipadosRead 10 October 2026Front view diagram text: front camera at the top center, Touch ID in the top button, in portrait orientation. That is the short edge

Landscape edge5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 20265MP front camera is horizontally centered for better video conferencing13Press releaseimg.us.news.samsung.com/us/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/14120045/Image-Galaxy-Tab-A8_Dark-Gray_Infographic-Thumnail-2048x1365.jpgRead 13 October 2026Samsung US newsroom product image shows the tablet in landscape with the front camera at the centre of the long top edge

Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video Calling section lists Center Stage

Not available

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Front Camera section: 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30 or 60 fps

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

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Front autofocus

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Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

Not available

41Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Quad Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026Number of Speakers: 46Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 10 device layout labels four Speaker positions

Speaker layout

Not available

Quad1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Quad Stereo Speakers. Placement is not stated, so the enum quad is used for four speakers

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Speakers section lists Stereo speakers

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Quad Stereo Speakers7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

26Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 10 device layout labels two Microphone positions

3.5 mm jack

No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 20263.5mm Ear jack3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Earjack: 3.5mm Stereo5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earphone Jack: Yes

Audio features

Not available

Dolby Atmos1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Dolby Atmos

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026LTE model exists. Availability of the LTE model varies by market and carrier4Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-lte-dark-gray-64gb-sm-x205nzaeeubRead 13 October 2026LTE model SM-X2057Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026Versions: Wi-Fi SM-X200 and LTE SM-X205

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589: 5G NR, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA. No GSM is listed

GSM, HSPA, LTE4Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-lte-dark-gray-64gb-sm-x205nzaeeubRead 13 October 20262G GSM, 3G UMTS and 4G LTE band rows. No 5G7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026GSM / HSPA / LTE, cellular model only

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

Not available

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19004Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-lte-dark-gray-64gb-sm-x205nzaeeubRead 13 October 20262G GSM GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19007Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589 UMTS/HSPA bands

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-lte-dark-gray-64gb-sm-x205nzaeeubRead 13 October 20263G UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589. FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists combined

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-lte-dark-gray-64gb-sm-x205nzaeeubRead 13 October 2026Samsung Spain page for SM-X205NZAEEUB: 4G FDD LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3) and 4G TDD LTE B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 20261, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66. Agrees with the Samsung Spain band table

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589. 5G NR band list

Not available

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026The A2589 5G NR list holds only sub-6 GHz bands. No mmWave band is listed

Not available

Max download speed

3,500Mbps4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 20265G reaches peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions

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Modem

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, speeds up to 1.2 Gbps

Wi-Fi 51Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v5.03Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Simultaneous dual band

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

5.01Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth v5.0

Bluetooth codecs

Not available

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NFC

No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: No

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026NFC: No

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular

GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026GPS + GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo. The Samsung UK table lists GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS and is used for the stored list3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Location Technology: GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, listed on the Wi-Fi model page

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Buttons and Connectors lists a USB-C connector

USB-C1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Type C USB 2.0, 3.5mm Ear jack

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026One USB-C connector in the Buttons and Connectors list

15Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB Type-C (2.0), one port in the device layout6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 10 layout: one multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026USB-C port with support for charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)

USB 2.01Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Type C USB 2.03Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026USB Version USB 2.0

Thunderbolt

Not available

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Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Native DisplayPort output over USB-C

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Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Refresh rate60Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz. Exact 6K pixel count not published

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External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Supports one external display

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Display section: Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C). Neither is in the box

None9Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026There is no S Pen compatibility

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Charging
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)	No	Not available	No	Magnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	No	USB-C

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (2nd generation) attaches to the magnetic connector. Apple Pencil (USB-C) charges over USB-C4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with wireless charging and pairing11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (USB-C): tilt sensitivity, pairs and charges via USB-C. Hover is listed only for iPad Pro, iPad Air (M2 and later) and iPad mini (A17 Pro)

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Not available

Pressure levels

Not available

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

No=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Smart Connector in the Buttons and Connectors list

Not available

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Included
Magic Keyboard	Pogo pins	Yes	No
Smart Keyboard Folio	Pogo pins	Not available	No

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Magic Keyboard with built-in trackpad and Smart Keyboard Folio. Both sold separately

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Not available

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Not available

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Not available

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Top button/Touch ID

None9Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026One of the biggest omissions is a fingerprint reader. Passcode or facial recognition only

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

Not available

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Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor

Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 2026Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Light, Hall Sensor. The UK table adds a geomagnetic sensor, which is the compass3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

Not available

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

7,600mAh6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Li-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh). The mAh figure is the GSMArena value. It matches Apple's 28.6 Wh at about 3.76 V

6,820mAh3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Footnote: rated (minimum) capacity is 6,820mAh. Typical capacity 7040 mAh

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

Not available

7,040mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 20267,040mAh typical value under IEC 61960. 15W Adaptive Fast Charging supported with a 15W charger sold separately3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

28.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Built-in 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Up to 10 h web on Wi-Fi or video, up to 9 h web on cellular. Apple test in February 2022 with preproduction units, brightness and Wi-Fi settings in the footnote. Video connection not specified

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	13

Source5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026Use Time: up to 13 hours, based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Brightness and connection are not stated. A 15W fast charger is sold separately

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Not available

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

Not available

15W1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/introducing-samsungs-new-galaxy-tab-a8-more-screen-more-power-and-more-performanceRead 13 October 202615W Adaptive Fast Charging supported. The 15W Adaptive Fast Charger is sold separately. The adapter in the box is a lower rated 7.75 W unit, so 15 W needs the separately sold adapter

Wired charging standards

Not available

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

Not available

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Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

Not available

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Reverse wired

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Not available

Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026In the Box: 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Yes8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/a335ead0/66e818d27ac377001997b723/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026AC adapter included. The data sheet lists 15 W, which conflicts with Samsung saying the 15W charger is sold separately. Tech Advisor and 9to5Google state a 7.8W or 7.75W adapter in the box, so the 15W row is not used9Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026Samsung has only bundled a 7.8W charger in the box

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

20W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

7.75W9Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 20267.8W charger supplied. 9to5Google gives 7.75W11Press article9to5google.com/2022/01/14/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-officialRead 13 October 2026Samsung only includes a 7.75W charger in the box

Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

Not available

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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327nits9Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026A peak brightness of 327 nits. Manual or automatic mode, white area and spatial maximum are not stated. Review unit 32GB Wi-Fi Graphite

Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

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4.399Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026Average Delta E of 4.39. Colour profile and target gamut are not stated

Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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8.82h9Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/723220/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026PCMark for Android Work 3.0 battery life test: 8 hours 49 minutes (8.82 h). Screen brightness and Wi-Fi connection of the test are not stated. Review unit 32GB Wi-Fi

Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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0.92W/kg7Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_10_5_(2021)-11265.phpRead 13 October 2026SAR EU 0.92 W/kg (body). The page lists both models and does not name the averaging mass or separation. The radio model is not named, so this applies to the cellular model SM-X205

In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

iPad Air (5th generation), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Galaxy Tab A8, USB Type-C cable, Power adapter8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/a335ead0/66e818d27ac377001997b723/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Packaging content: AC adapter included, cables included USB Type-C

Links

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Product page

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www.samsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeua3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8-wifi-sm-x200nzaeeuaRead 13 October 2026Samsung UK business product page for SM-X200NZAEEUA (Wi-Fi, 4GB/64GB)

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118871Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/spec-sheet/Galaxy-Tab-A8-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 13 October 2026Samsung US business spec sheet, Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 SM-X200, January 2022

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipados3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPad User Guide hardware page for iPad Air (5th generation)

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung UK download for SM-X205. English user manual Rev.1.0 (11/2021, Android 11) covers SM-X200, SM-X205 and SM-X207

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US market. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for iPad hardware

2years12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 13 October 2026Market GB. Samsung maker warranty table: Tablet, Warranty period 24 Months. The US business spec sheet gives 1 year for the US

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