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General

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Series

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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.

TB361FU, TB361ZU, ZAG70922US, ZAG70645FR, ZAGF0134DE, ZAGF0142DE, ZAG70088US, ZAG71068US2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Product/Idea_Tab_PlusRead 15 October 2026PSREF model list (ShowModel feed) for the Idea Tab Plus family. Machine types TB361FU (WLAN) and TB361ZU (WWAN). SKUs ZAG70922US, ZAG70645FR, ZAG70088US, ZAG71068US, ZAGF0134DE and ZAGF0142DE checked there. The list holds about 1300 SKUs, so only six are stored.

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

199271888551, 199271875735, 199271038536, 199271038086, 198158814850, 1992767368572Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Product/Idea_Tab_PlusRead 15 October 2026EAN or UPC per SKU from the PSREF model list.

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.

5 September 20258Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_5g-14214.phpRead 15 October 2026Announced 2025 September 05.

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

Available8Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_5g-14214.phpRead 15 October 2026Listed as Available. Released 2025, October.

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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.

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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.

$269.9910Press articlefuturumgroup.com/insights/lenovo-unveils-yoga-tab-and-idea-tab-plus-at-ifa-2025Read 15 October 2026Futurum gives 269.99 USD next to the euro price. Thurrott gives an expected US starting price of 269.99 USD. Excludes sales tax. Configuration not named.11Press articlethurrott.comRead 15 October 2026Expected starting price 269.99 USD, availability October 2025.

$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.

€29910Press articlefuturumgroup.com/insights/lenovo-unveils-yoga-tab-and-idea-tab-plus-at-ifa-2025Read 15 October 2026IFA 2025 coverage: pricing starts at 299 EUR for the Idea Tab Plus. Expert Reviews also gives 299 EUR. Country and VAT treatment are not stated, and the configuration is not named.12Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tablets-ereaders/lenovo-unveils-two-new-tablets-for-ifaRead 15 October 2026Starts at 299 EUR. UK price to be confirmed.

€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, EU, GB, IN, JP2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Product/Idea_Tab_PlusRead 15 October 2026PSREF model list has SKUs for the US, Europe, the UK, India and Japan among other regions.

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

Cloud Grey, Luna Grey, Sand Rose1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Case colors Cloud grey, Luna grey and Sand rose.

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 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.

278.8mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF lists Dimensions (WxDxH) 278.8 x 181.05 x 6.29 mm for WLAN models. Long edge stored as height and short edge as width.

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.

181.05mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 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.

6.29mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026WLAN models 6.29 mm and WWAN models 6.49 mm, both excluding the camera bump. Height with the camera bump is 8.55 mm. The 5G variant rows carry 6.49 mm.

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.

530g(1.2 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Around 530 g for both WLAN and WWAN models. Lenovo lab figure that varies by component source.

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

Aluminium8Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_5g-14214.phpRead 15 October 2026Build: glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back. Maker says Case Material Metal. Trusted Reviews says aluminium backing and frame.

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Front

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Back

Aluminium8Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_5g-14214.phpRead 15 October 20269Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/lenovo-idea-tab-plusRead 15 October 2026Review describes a smooth aluminium backing and frame.

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.

IP521Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF Dust and Water Resistant IP52. EPREL states the same rating.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402485Read 15 October 2026

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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

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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.

12.1in(30.7 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 202612.1 inch IPS, 2.5K (2560 x 1600) as published.

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.

2560 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

249.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

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Aspect ratio

16:101Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF says IPS. IPS here means the IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA or AAS family per the PSREF note.

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)

IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 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.

ALenovo Idea Tab Plus

Max (Hz)
90

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as 90 Hz. Minimum rate and adaptive behaviour are not published.

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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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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.

600nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as 600 nits (typical) / 800 nits (HBM). The 800 nit high brightness mode figure is not an HDR peak and is not stored.

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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

1,300:11Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF display table lists contrast ratio 1300:1.

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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.

96%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF display table lists color gamut 96% DCI-P3. Stored as 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.

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Fully laminated

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Anti-reflection coating

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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

Android 151Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF says Android 15 or later.

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

Software

Lenovo ZUI9Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/lenovo-idea-tab-plusRead 15 October 2026Review says the tablet runs the Lenovo ZUI Android overlay.

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

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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

MediaTek Dimensity 64001Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

6nm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_5g-14214.phpRead 15 October 2026Lists Dimensity 6400 (6 nm). The MediaTek page does not state the node.

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

ALenovo Idea Tab Plus

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Arm Cortex-A76	2.5
6	Arm Cortex-A55	2

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF lists 2x A76 at 2.5 GHz and 6x A55 at 2.0 GHz as the maximum frequency.

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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GPU

Arm Mali-G57 MC21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF names the Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, so two cores.

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.

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Memory

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

6, 8, 12GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF lists 6 GB, 8 GB and 12 GB soldered memory. Older PSREF text lists 8 GB and 12 GB only. The 6 GB tier appears in the PSREF model list from 2026.

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

LPDDR4X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF lists LPDDR4X.

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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.

128, 256GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF lists 128 GB and 256 GB UFS 2.2 on the systemboard.

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

UFS 2.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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Memory card

microSD (own slot)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Card slot is nano-SIM + microSD (WWAN) or microSD (WLAN). microSD supports up to 2 TB (exFAT).

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.

2TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 20262 TB stored as 2000 GB.

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

ALenovo Idea Tab Plus

Role	Resolution (MP)	Autofocus
Main	13	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF: Rear 13.0MP, autofocus. Aperture and sensor are not published.

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

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

13MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

8MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

Not available

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.

ALenovo Idea Tab Plus

Not available

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

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

ALenovo Idea Tab Plus

Role	Resolution (MP)	Autofocus
Main	8	Fixed

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF: Front 8.0MP, fixed focus, face unlock.

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

ALenovo Idea Tab Plus

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

Source8Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_5g-14214.phpRead 15 October 2026Selfie camera video 1080p at 30 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Not available

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

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Audio

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

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF says 4 speakers, optimized with Dolby Atmos. The quick start guide diagram shows speakers at four positions.

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

Quad1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Four speakers at the four corner positions in the quick start guide diagram, stored as quad.

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

Yes8Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_5g-14214.phpRead 15 October 2026Lists stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF says Dual microphone.

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

3.5 mm jack

No8Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_5g-14214.phpRead 15 October 2026Lists 3.5 mm jack as No. The PSREF port list has only USB-C.

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

Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026WWAN models (TB361ZU) have 5G Sub-6 GHz. WLAN models (TB361FU) have no cellular. Base is true because a cellular model is sold.

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

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 20264Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_qsg_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026TB361ZU declares GSM, WCDMA, LTE and 5G NR.

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.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF Cellular Bands for the WWAN model, global superset. EU models use the narrower list in the EU compliance table.4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_qsg_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU compliance table for TB361ZU, used on the Germany 5G rows. GSM 900 and 1800.

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.

B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF UMTS B1/2/3/5/6/8/19, global superset.4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_qsg_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU compliance table WCDMA B1/B5/B8.

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, B3, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B411Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF FDD LTE B1/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28(a+b) and TDD LTE B38/40/41, global superset.4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_qsg_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU compliance table LTE B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and B38/40/41.

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, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n71, n77, n781Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF NR Sub-6 n1/3/5/7/8/20/26/28/38/40/41/71/77/78, global superset. n77 and n78 also list HPUE PC2. mmWave is not stated.4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_qsg_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU compliance table NR n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/77/78.

Not available

5G mmWave

Not available

Not available

Max download speed

Not available

Not available

Modem

Not available

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF: Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac 1x1 and Bluetooth 5.2.

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 GHz4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_qsg_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU compliance table lists WLAN 2400 and 5150-5850 MHz ranges.

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

5.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 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

Not available

NFC

No8Spec databasegsmarena.com/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_5g-14214.phpRead 15 October 2026Lists NFC as 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.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF: WLAN models GPS + GLONASS + Galileo. WWAN models add A-GPS.

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF standard ports list one USB-C, one card slot and one pogo pin connector.

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 2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF lists 1x USB-C (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0), with charging.

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.

Not available

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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.

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

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Stylus

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Stylus

In the box1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Reference configuration ZAG70922US ships with the Lenovo Tab Pen. PSREF also lists configurations with Tab Pen Plus and configurations where the pen is bought separately.

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.

ALenovo Idea Tab Plus

Name	Included	Pressure levels	Tilt	Hover	Charging
Lenovo Tab Pen	Yes	4,096	Yes	Yes	Replaceable battery
Lenovo Tab Pen Plus	No	4,096	Yes	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF: Lenovo Tab Pen and Tab Pen Plus, both 4096 pressure levels, tilt detection and palm rejection. Tab Pen Plus adds remote control. Hover comes from the user guide. Latency is not published. Inclusion follows the ZAG70922US reference configuration.3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_ug_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tab Pen is powered by an AAAA alkaline battery. Hover shows a pointer, stated for both pens. Tab Pen Plus uses Bluetooth and is charged, the method is not stated.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

Not available

Pressure levels

4,096=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

3-point pogo pin connector1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF: 3-point pogo pin connector connects the Lenovo Folio Keyboard for Idea Tab Plus.

Not available

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

ALenovo Idea Tab Plus

Name	Connection	Backlit	Included
Lenovo Folio Keyboard for Idea Tab Plus	Pogo pins	No	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF keyboard layouts are listed as non-backlit. Trackpad is not published. Bundled in some SKUs, not in ZAG70922US.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab A8

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Keyboard with trackpad

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Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

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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.

None2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Product/Idea_Tab_PlusRead 15 October 2026PSREF model data for the stored SKUs says No Fingerprint Reader.

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.

Yes, type not stated1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF lists face unlock on the 8 MP fixed-focus front camera and does not name a type, so it is stored as type not stated.

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Sensors

Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Hall sensor1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF lists accelerometer, ambient light sensor and Hall 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.

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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.

10,000mAh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402485Read 15 October 2026EPREL rated battery capacity 10 000 mAh.

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.

10,200mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF lists 10200mAh (typical). EPREL gives the 10000 mAh rated capacity.

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.

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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.

ALenovo Idea Tab Plus

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	13
Web browsing	13.5

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF max battery life: 13 hr of YouTube streaming and 13.5 hr of Chrome browsing. Approximate, internal testing, brightness not published, so the connection is left out.

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)

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

45W9Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/lenovo-idea-tab-plusRead 15 October 2026Review says the tablet supports 45W speeds over a wired connection. Futurum and Expert Reviews also say 45W fast charging.10Press articlefuturumgroup.com/insights/lenovo-unveils-yoga-tab-and-idea-tab-plus-at-ifa-2025Read 15 October 2026Article says it supports 45W fast charging.12Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tablets-ereaders/lenovo-unveils-two-new-tablets-for-ifaRead 15 October 2026Charging up to 45W.

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

USB Power Delivery4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_qsg_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide says to use a USB Power Delivery compliant charger with at least 15 W output. Maximum accepted power is from reviews and GSMArena.

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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.

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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.

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Reverse wired

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402485Read 15 October 2026

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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.

107.88h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402485Read 15 October 2026EPREL API gives 6473 minutes, 107.88 hours. The product information sheet rounds to 107. TB361ZU is stored on the 5G rows from its own entry.

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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.

1,000cycles5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402485Read 15 October 2026Fiche says 1 000 cycles. The API field reads 10.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2402485_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product information sheet line 9: battery endurance in cycles 1 000.

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Drop resistance class

E5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402485Read 15 October 2026

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Repairability class

A5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402485Read 15 October 2026

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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.

1.528W/kg4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_qsg_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU/UK 10 g body-worn (0 mm) SAR 1.528 W/kg for TB361FU (WLAN, Bluetooth). TB361ZU is 1.559 W/kg with 5G NR, stored on the 5G variant rows.

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.

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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

psref.lenovo.com/Product/Idea_Tab_Plus2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Product/Idea_Tab_PlusRead 15 October 2026

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

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo_Tablets/Idea_Tab_Plus/Idea_Tab_Plus_Spec.pdfRead 15 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

download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_ug_en.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/lenovo_idea_tab_plus_tab_k12_ug_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026User guide covers TB361FU and TB361ZU.

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.

24024855EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402485Read 15 October 20262402485 is Idea Tab Plus (TB361FU). TB361ZU is 2419861 and is on the 5G variant rows.

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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.

2years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402485Read 15 October 2026EPREL minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the supplier is 24 months. EU market.

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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