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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

Released: 2017, SeptemberAvailable. Released 2017, September

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General

Brand
Samsung
Model
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)
Released
2017, September
Status
Available. Released 2017, September
Price
About 200 EUR
OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Dimensions
212.1 x 124.1 x 8.9 mm (8.35 x 4.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
364 g (12.84 oz)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
8.0 inches, 185.6 cm, 2, (~70.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Internal
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
5 MP
Features
LED flash, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40
Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer

Other

Colors
Black, Gold
Models
SM-T380, SM-T385, SM-T385M
SAR EU
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
Announced
2017, September
Talk time
Up to 14 h (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 36 h (3G)
Music play
Up to 153 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017).