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General

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Series

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

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

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

9445X1, 9445X2Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026US specification list shows SKU 9445X1-2AOFUSA1. EU retailers list 9445X1-2ALCA111. EPREL and PC-Welt use 9445X. TCL US lists 9445X as the SKU of the separate TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER, so identity of 9445X is a doubt.

GTIN / EAN

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

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

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)

3 March 20265Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: announced 2026, March 03.

Status

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Available5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: available, released 2026, April.

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.

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.

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

$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

$299.996Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/tcl-unveils-tab-a1-plus-tablet-now-available-on-amazon-302743524.htmlRead 20 October 2026TCL press release of 2026-04-15: $299.99 on Amazon and TCL.com, US. Price excludes sales tax. TCL's US store later showed $219.99 on sale.

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.

€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

€2497Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026connect review of 2026-07-28 states the UVP as 249 euro, Germany, incl. VAT. PC-Welt states the same. A launch-time EU price was not published at the March announcement, so this is a doubt.

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Space Blue1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

Form factor

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

Slate1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Rigid slate tablet. Keyboard is an optional case.

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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3years2Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026US specification list: 3 Years of Security Updates. The starting event is not stated. The global page gives a support end of Q2 2029 and Android 17 as the future version.

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.

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

275.6mm1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Dimensions (HxWxD, mm) 275.6 x 189.34 x 6.70. Height is the long edge.

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

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

189.34mm1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Dimensions (HxWxD, mm) 275.6 x 189.34 x 6.70.

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

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

6.7mm1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: depth 6.70 mm. The tab does not say whether the camera bump is excluded.

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

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

542g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Weight 542g. Wi-Fi only model.

Frame

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Aluminium5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena build line: glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back. The maker says metal alloy unibody.

Front

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Glass5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena build line: glass front. The glass brand is not published.

Back

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

Aluminium5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena build line: aluminum back. The maker says metal alloy unibody.

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

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IP541Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Product page: IP54-rated protection against splashes and dust. Matches the EU label.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL ingress protection rating IP54.

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.

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

12.2in(31 cm)1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Display size 12.2 inch.

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

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

2400 × 1600px1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: 2400 x 1600 pixels.

Pixel density

215.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

236.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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

3:21Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

Display type

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

LCD (IPS)5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena and reviews: IPS LCD. The maker does not name the panel type.

Display type (as published)

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

IPS LCD5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026

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.

ASamsung 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

BTCL TAB A1 Plus

Max (Hz)
120

Source1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Up to 120Hz. No minimum or named modes published by the maker.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

120Hz=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.

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450nits1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: 450 nits (Typ.). A separate 550 nits Sunlight Display Mode is not stored as peak HDR brightness.

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.

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

Android 161Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

Software

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

TCL UI 9.07Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: Android 16 with TCL UI 9.0. PC-Welt agrees.

Latest OS

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

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Chipset

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 21Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

Process

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

4nm1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 20265Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026

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

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

85Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026

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

ASamsung 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)

BTCL TAB A1 Plus

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Arm Cortex-A78	2.2
6	Arm Cortex-A55	1.95

Source5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55.

Max CPU clock

2GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.2GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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

Adreno 6135Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: Adreno 613. PC-Welt lists the same.

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

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

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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.

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

6GB1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: 6GB plus up to 10GB RAM expansion (virtual). Only the physical 6 GB is stored.

RAM type

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LPDDR51Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Product page text: LPDDR5 high-speed memory.

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.

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

128GB1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: ROM 128GB. A retail database also lists a 256 GB option that the maker pages do not show, so only 128 is stored.

Storage type

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Memory card

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)

microSD (own slot)5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: 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.

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)

2TB1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: microSD card up to 2TB, sold separately. Stored as decimal 2000 GB.

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

ASamsung 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

BTCL TAB A1 Plus

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)
Main	8	2	1/4-inch	1.12

Source5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0 inch, 1.12 um. Autofocus is left out. GSMArena and the global page say AF, the US page says FF.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

8MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

8MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

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

LED flash5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026

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

ASamsung 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

BTCL TAB A1 Plus

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

Source1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab, Camera: Video capture 1080p at 30fps.

Max video resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

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

Not available

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LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

ASamsung 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

BTCL TAB A1 Plus

Role	Resolution (MP)	Autofocus
Main	5	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Front 5MP Fixed focus. The US page abbreviates this as 5M FF.

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.

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Front camera position

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

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Auto framing

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

ASamsung Galaxy Tab A8

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BTCL TAB A1 Plus

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

Source1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab lists one video capture mode of 1080p at 30fps for the device. GSMArena attributes the same mode to the selfie camera.

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.

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

41Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: 1 microphone, 4 speakers.

Speaker layout

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

Quad1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Product page: quad speakers all around.

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)

Yes1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

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

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

11Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

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

No1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

Audio features

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

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Network

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

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

No3Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/support-mobile/faq/q1773284061899309Read 20 October 2026Support FAQ: Wi-Fi only model without a SIM card slot or cellular modem.

Network

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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5G mmWave

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Max download speed

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Modem

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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 51Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band.

Bluetooth

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

5.01Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

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NFC

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

No5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: NFC 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, 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

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Dual-band GNSS

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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-C1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026

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

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)

11Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: one port, Type-C USB 2.0.

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

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

USB 2.01Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Type-C USB 2.0.

Thunderbolt

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

Not available

No7Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: USB-C at USB 2.0 standard, no external monitor support.

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

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

Supported1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Optional accessories on the specification tab list T-Pen 2. It is not in the standard box. German retail bundles add the stylus and a case.

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

ASamsung Galaxy Tab A8

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BTCL TAB A1 Plus

Name	Included	Pressure levels
T-Pen 2	No	4,096

Source1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026T-Pen 2 with 4096 pressure levels and soft and hard interchangeable tips, sold separately. Technology and charging are not published.

Pressure levels

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4,096=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Tilt support

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Hover

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Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

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

ASamsung Galaxy Tab A8

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BTCL TAB A1 Plus

Name	Connection	Included
Smart keyboard case	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Optional accessories list a Bluetooth keyboard case, named Smart keyboard case on the product page. Trackpad and backlight are not published.

Keyboard with trackpad

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Keyboard in box

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No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

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.

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

None7Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: no fingerprint sensor, face unlock via the front camera. PC-Welt agrees.

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.

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2D7Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: face unlock via the front camera. No infrared or depth sensor is listed, so stored as 2D.

Sensors

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

G-Sensor, L-Sensor, P-Sensor, Hall1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab verbatim: G-Sensor, L-Sensor, P-Sensor, Hall.

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.

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

7,800mAh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL rated battery capacity 7 800 mAh. The maker's typical capacity is 8000 mAh.

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

8,000mAh1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Capacity 8000mAh (Typ.).

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.

ASamsung 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

BTCL TAB A1 Plus

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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.

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

20W1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Type-C USB, up to 20W.

Wired charging standards

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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.

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

No1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Standard box has no adapter. A 20W (9V 2.22A) charger is listed as an optional accessory.

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

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

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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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883points7Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026connect review: Geekbench 6 single-core 883 on the 6 GB RAM and 128 GB Wi-Fi unit. Minor version not stated. PC-Welt ran Geekbench 7.1 instead, which is not stored.

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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2,167points7Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026connect review: Geekbench 6 multi-core 2167 on the same unit. Minor version not stated. The review saw no measurable benefit from RAM expansion.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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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E4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026

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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99.02h4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL record: 99.02 h. The label prints 99.

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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1,000cycles4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL record: 10 hundred cycles. Label prints 1 000.

Drop resistance class

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E4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026

Repairability class

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C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026

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.

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

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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.

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

Type-C cable, QG, SIM Pin1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab, In the box, verbatim. QG is the quick guide.

Links

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Product page

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)

www.tcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plus1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Global product page. The specification tab loads from the page's product_spec data feed.

Spec sheet

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

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Manual

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

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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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26082574EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL 2608257, model identifier 9445X, supplier TCT Mobile Europe SAS, on the EU market from 2026-03-08.

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.

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

3years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL: minimum guarantee offered by the supplier 36 months, EU.

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