Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

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Galaxy Tab A8 compared with Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
SamsungGalaxy Tab A8SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 Lite
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2022September 2025
Display
Screen size10.5″10.9″
Resolution1920 × 12002112 × 1320 (better)
Sharpness216 pixels per inch228 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz (better)
Display typeTFT LCD, 16 million colours; 10.5-inch full rectangle, 16:10 aspect ratioTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16 million colours; 10.9 inches as a full rectangle or 10.8 inches accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–Maker states up to 600 nits peak brightness with Vision Booster; typical brightness not published
Display features60 Hz in Notebookcheck and TechAdvisor’s exact-model tests; native refresh rate not published in the maker specification pages readUp to 90 Hz; Vision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification
Performance
ChipUnisoc T618Exynos 1380
Memory3 GB – 4 GB6 GB – 8 GB (better)
Storage32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPUUnisoc T618 in Samsung’s US specification sheet and business report; octa-core CPU at 2 GHz. 3 GB RAM/32 GB storage, 4 GB/64 GB and 4 GB/128 GB configurations; microSD up to 1 TBOcta-core CPU at 2.4 and 2.0 GHz
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera5 MP5 MP
Rear camera8 MP autofocus; no flash. Video recording up to Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps8 MP with autofocus, no flash
Front camera5 MP fixed focus5 MP
Video recording–Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 13 hoursUp to 16 hours
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh8,000 mAh (better)
Fastest charging15 W25 W (better)
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedSupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itNoYes
Battery life detail7,040 mAh typical, 6,820 mAh rated. Samsung’s US specification sheet gives up to 13 hours as average expected performance under typical use, not continuous video playback; usage conditions affect endurance8,000 mAh typical; 7,760 mAh rated in both Wi-Fi and 5G product information sheets. Up to 16 hours of wireless video playback. EU energy class F, 87 hours endurance per regulatory charge cycle and 2,000 battery endurance cycles at default settings; regulatory and video-playback claims use different tests
ChargingUp to 15 W Adaptive Fast Charging. UK launch includes a 7.75 W charger; the 15 W adapter is sold separatelyUp to 25 W Super Fast Charging; power adapter sold separately
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile networkOptional LTE SM-X205; Wi-Fi SM-X200. One physical nano-SIM in the original European user manual; both exact UK and Irish specification pages give 508 gOptional SM-X406B 5G Sub-6 model with one physical nano-SIM; Wi-Fi and 5G models both weigh 524 g
Stylus supportNo active S Pen support in both independent exact-model reviewsIncluded white S Pen with magnetic attachment to the back; supports handwriting, drawing and Air command
KeyboardsNo dedicated keyboard connector in the exact manual; maker launch accessories are covers and stands. Bluetooth keyboards remain separate peripheralsOptional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim with Galaxy AI key; Smart Book Cover and anti-reflecting screen protector sold separately
Design
Weight508 g (better)524 g
Thickness6.9 mm6.6 mm (better)
Height × width161.9 × 246.8 mm165.8 × 254.3 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP42
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint reader in the original manual’s labelled hardware controlsFace recognition; no fingerprint sensor
SpeakersFour speakers with Dolby AtmosTwo 1.6 W speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones in the original user manual’s device layoutTwo microphones shown in the exact-model user guide
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors. Exact UK/Irish pages list GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; global launch table instead includes BeiDou and omits QZSSAccelerometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and light sensor; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
MaterialsMetal body; no IP rating established in the maker sources read–
ColoursGraphite (Grey/Gray in launch material), Silver and Pink Gold; availability varies by regionGrey, Silver and Coralred
Software at launchAndroid 11; Samsung’s business report identifies One UI 3. Current UK support publishes an Android 14 guide including the exact models. UK specification page lists security updates valid until 31 January 2026Android 15 in the maker's launch specifications; current Android 16 user guide available. UK product page lists security updates until 31 August 2032
In the boxTablet, USB cable, 7.75 W power adapter and documentation in the UK launch material; cellular model includes SIM-ejection tool in the manualTablet, S Pen, USB Type-C cable, ejection pin and quick start guide; power adapter sold separately

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