A couple of weeks ago, Samsung launched the all-new Galaxy Tab A8 tablets. The new Tab is the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy Tab A-Series with an updated chipset. The all-new Galaxy Tab A8 comes with thin bezels. It sports a 10.5-inch TFT display along with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The tablet comes with Dolby Atmos support.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 live; India launch soon
Keep in mind that the all-new Galaxy Tab A8 has not been launched in India. Moreover, the South Korean tech giant has not made any official announcement regarding the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 launch in India.
The Amazon India website, on the other hand, has teased the debut of the all-new Galaxy Tab A8 in India. This hints that the Samsung A8 tablets will debut soon in India. Although the exact launch date has not been announced as of yet. Also Read: Realme Pad X with Snapdragon 695 SoC launched in India; price, specs, full review
Samsung is offering this Tab A8 in three storage configurations: 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The internal storage is also expandable. Moreover, it can expand up to 1 TB via a microSD card. Samsung is packing a 7040 mAh battery on this latest Tab. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite launched: Price and Specifications
This Galaxy Tab comes with 15W fast charging support. However, the South Korean tech giant is providing a 7.5W standard charger within the box for this latest Samsung tablet. Additionally, Samsung also confirms that the tablet will be up for purchase in the US starting in January 2022.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: Price and Specifications
The South Korean tech giant is yet to announce the official pricing for the all-new Samsung Galaxy Tab A8. But the company does confirm that the Galaxy Tab A8 will be first available in the US and other regions. Also Read: OnePlus Nord Buds, budget TWS earphones launched in India; first impressions
In the US, the Galaxy Tab A8 will be available for purchase starting in January 2022. In another report, popular tipster SamMobile hints that the tablet will be made available in European countries in late January 2022 or early February 2022. The tipster also hints at the pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 for European countries.
Samsung Galaxy Tablet, Wi-Fi variant
As for the expected price in Europe, the Wi-Fi variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 starts at EUR 229, which is approximately Rs 19700 for the base variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Tab S7 FE tablet: Specs and Price in India
The 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage variant comes with a price tag of EUR 259, which is approximately Rs 22300. Furthermore, the top-end variant features 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It comes with a price tag of EUR 309, which is approximately Rs 26600. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series tipped online before official announcement
Samsung Galaxy Tablet, LTE variant
Similarly for LTE variants, the base model of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 comes with a price tag of EUR 279, which is approximately Rs 24000. The 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant is priced at EUR 309, which is approximately Rs 26600.
The top-end variant of the LTE model packs in 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Furthermore, this variant of the Galaxy Tab A8 comes with a price tag of EUR 359, which is approximately Rs 30900. Also Read: Amazon India lists most popular smartphones of 2021; list includes iPhone and many more
Multiple Colour Options
The South Korean tech giant will be offering this Galaxy Tab A8 in three color options. These include grey, pink gold, and silver colors. Moreover, there is no information available about its international availability other than in the US and European countries. Also Read: Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet launched in India: first impressions
Samsung did not make any official announcement about its launch in India. But Amazon India hints that the Galaxy Tab A8 could launch soon in India. The e-commerce website hints at the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 in India. Also Read: Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) smart display with multi-room control launched in India
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: Specifications
The all-new Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 comes in the 10-inch tablet category. It sports a 10.5-inch TFT display. This display gets a screen resolution of 1920×1200 pixels. It comes with an 80 percent screen-to-body ratio. The South Korean tech giant has also optimized this Galaxy Tab A8 for multitasking.
With the One UI interface, Samsung allows the usage of apps in split-screen mode. The Drag and Split tool allows you to achieve this. Also Read: Asus ZenBook Duo series launched with 11th Gen Intel Chipset
Quad Speaker with Dolby Atmos
Also mentioned above, the Galaxy Tab A8 comes with a quad-speaker setup. The Samsung Tablet also supports Dolby Atmos. For the optics, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera. This is a single rear camera setup. For video calls, selfies, and unlocking, the Samsung Tablet features a 5-megapixel front camera. Also Read: Vivo X70 series, expected to arrive soon, hints at new specs
Up to 128GB of internal storage
Regarding the storage option, the Galaxy Tab A8 comes with three storage options. These include 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB storage variants. Moreover, the internal storage is also expandable. Users can also expand the internal storage by up to 1 TB via a microSD card. Also Read: OnePlus Pad tablet in works; could launch in India in first half of 2022
Unnamed Octa-Core Processor
Under the hood, the Samsung tablet packs in an unnamed octa-core chipset. This chipset is clocked at a 2.0 GHz clock speed. Samsung claims that the Galaxy Tab A8’s CPU and GPU have each been increased by 10% to deliver faster, smoother performance without frustrating lagging.
This chipset comes in a pair with up to 4GB of RAM. The complete hardware is backed by a 7040 mAh battery. Moreover, this battery supports 15W fast charging over USB Type-C. Also Read: Apple Unveils All-New MacBook Air with M2 Chip and Colorful Design
VoLTE Connectivity and Dual-Band Wi-Fi
For connectivity options, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 supports LTE connectivity. It also comes with dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 support. The tech giant also confirms that the Galaxy Tab A8 is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Also Read: OnePlus 10 Pro India Launch Imminent, OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G to Launch Soon
This Galaxy Series tablet runs on Android 11 OS along with the company’s own One UI 3.0 skin. Moreover, the South Korean tech giant also provides introductory offers with the Galaxy Tab A8. The South Korean tech giant confirms that the customers who purchase the Galaxy Tab A8 will be eligible to access Samsung TV Plus directly on the tablet.
To recall, this Samsung TV Plus offers access to over 200 free channels, including live and on-demand content. Additionally, the new Samsung Tab owners will also receive access to two months of YouTube Premium for free. Also Read: Vivo T1 5G First Impressions; features triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery
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