A bigger view to a broader world

The 10.5” wide display, complete with symmetric bezel measuring only 10.2mm, allows you to stay fully immersed in what’s on the screen. From epic films to how-to contents for a hobby you love, Galaxy Tab A8 invites you to a broader world through a bigger, better view.

*Screen image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Features

Classic. Contemporary

Joyfully aesthetic with a touch of cool, Galaxy Tab A8 is vibrant in its aura and youthful in its appearance. With a sleek metal body featuring an ultra thin profile of just 6.9mm, it delivers Samsung’s signature tablet design in Gray and Pink Gold highlighting its effortless charm.

Colour availability may vary by country or carrier.

Dive into dynamic sounds

Elevate your entertainment experience as quad speakers powered by Dolby Atmos® surround sound reveal every detail of the audio with exceptional clarity and depth. Made to deliver immersion on the go, Galaxy Tab A8 opens up an enveloping universe of content, games & activities that young ones love.

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Let the higher power take over

Sporting the Octa-core processor paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, Galaxy Tab A8 comes ever ready to take up a challenge without draining the speed or the battery. Save more with up to 1TB microSD card, and stay supported with a 7,040mAh (typical) battery and 15W Fast Charging.

Combinations of memory and storage capacity may vary by country. Total amount of available user memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed. MicroSD card and 15W Charger sold separately. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 6,820mAh.

Take YouTube Premium for a spin

Have yourself a YouTube experience that’s uncluttered by ads, by redeeming a two-month subscription to YouTube Premium at no additional cost. With the free access that you get upon your purchase of Galaxy Tab A8, you can also watch videos while using other apps or when the screen is locked.

Availability of YouTube Premium may vary by country. Users must subscribe to a YouTube Premium account to enjoy all its benefits. Benefit applicable only to devices activated by 5 March 2022, and must be redeemed by 5 April 2022. YouTube Premium is a trademark of Google LLC. Full terms: https://www.youtube.com/premium/restrictions↗

Availability of YouTube Premium may vary by country. Users must subscribe to a YouTube Premium account to enjoy all its benefits. Benefit applicable only to devices activated by 5 March 2022, and must be redeemed by 5 April 2022. YouTube Premium is a trademark of Google LLC. Full terms: https://www.youtube.com/premium/restrictions↗

Video lessons made easy with Screen Recorder

With Screen Recorder built into your Galaxy Tab A8, recording a live online class is simple, seamless, and always hassle-free. Stay engaged throughout the session by marking directly on the content and making note of key takeaways. Voilà! Your video lesson is ready to be watched whenever you want.

Keep your child engaged & safe with Samsung Kids

Filled with fun activities that encourage kids to learn, Samsung Kids introduces a safe environment for your child to explore and connect with the world. Using the improved Parental control, you can set limits on playtime, give selective access to apps, and see their activities at a glance.

Content provided on Samsung Kids varies by country.

Get more done in more ways

Make the most of the enhanced Samsung multi-window experience. On Galaxy Tab A8, you can split the screen in half and do two things at once. You can adjust the window focus as needed with a simple drag & drop movement, share content between apps, and even drag and drop a notification.

Stay secured by Samsung Knox

Starting at the hardware level, Samsung Knox locks intrusions out. In real-time, the kernel which serves as the brain of the device is prevented from compromise. This multi-layered, state-of-the-art platform constantly inspects the core software and verifies the integrity of the device.

Never lose track

Continue Apps on other devices

Pick up right where you left off, whenever you need. By simply being signed in to the same Samsung account, you can get back to your notes or internet search without starting all over again while freely switching between your two devices.

Expand your horizons

Copy & Paste

Produce, deliver, and achieve beyond borders by seamlessly copying and pasting across devices. Whether you're creating a mood board or putting information into PowerPoint slides, your productivity and creative energy will flow more freely and efficiently.

Pair up without a hold up

Auto Sync

Let time-consuming manual pairing of your favourite devices be a thing of the past. From your laptop and earbuds to Galaxy Watch, you'll see all the devices that have been paired with your Galaxy phone automatically appear in your Galaxy Tab A8's Bluetooth device list.

Never miss a beat

Auto Switch

Don't worry about missing out. Stay in the moment with the music or content you love. Whenever a call comes in, your Galaxy Buds will automatically switch over to your tab so you can take the call right away.

  • All functions are supported from One UI 3.1. Availability of One UI 3.1 may vary depending on device, country, and carrier.
    Each device needs to have One UI 3.1, have Bluetooth turned on and be connected to the same Samsung account.
    Continue app on other devices is only compatible with Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes. For this feature to work, the two devices you are going to use must be signed in to the same Samsung account and connected to the same Wi-Fi network, with Bluetooth and Continue on other devices feature enabled on both devices.

    Screen images simulated for illustrative purposes.
  • All functions are supported from One UI 3.1. Availability of One UI 3.1 may vary depending on device, country, and carrier.
    Each device needs to have One UI 3.1, have Bluetooth turned on and be connected to the same Samsung account.
    Continue app on other devices is only compatible with Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes. For this feature to work, the two devices you are going to use must be signed in to the same Samsung account and connected to the same Wi-Fi network, with Bluetooth and Continue on other devices feature enabled on both devices.

    Screen images simulated for illustrative purposes.
  • All functions are supported from One UI 3.1. Availability of One UI 3.1 may vary depending on device, country, and carrier.
    Each device needs to have One UI 3.1, have Bluetooth turned on and be connected to the same Samsung account.
    Continue app on other devices is only compatible with Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes. For this feature to work, the two devices you are going to use must be signed in to the same Samsung account and connected to the same Wi-Fi network, with Bluetooth and Continue on other devices feature enabled on both devices.

    Screen images simulated for illustrative purposes.
  • All functions are supported from One UI 3.1. Availability of One UI 3.1 may vary depending on device, country, and carrier.
    Each device needs to have One UI 3.1, have Bluetooth turned on and be connected to the same Samsung account.
    Continue app on other devices is only compatible with Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes. For this feature to work, the two devices you are going to use must be signed in to the same Samsung account and connected to the same Wi-Fi network, with Bluetooth and Continue on other devices feature enabled on both devices.

    Screen images simulated for illustrative purposes.

Specifications

  • Size (Main Display)

    10.5" (266.9mm)

  • Rear Camera - Resolution

    8.0 MP

  • Weight (g)

    508

  • CPU Speed

    2GHz

  • CPU Speed

    2GHz

  • CPU Type

    Octa Core

  • Size (Main Display)

    10.5" (266.9mm)

  • Resolution (Main Display)

    1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)

  • Technology (Main Display)

    TFT LCD

  • Colour Depth (Main Display)

    16M

  • Rear Camera - Resolution

    8.0 MP

  • Rear Camera - Auto Focus

    Yes

  • Front Camera - Resolution

    5.0 MP

  • Rear Camera - Flash

    No

  • Video Recording Resolution

    FHD (1920 x 1080) @30fps

  • Memory_(GB)

    4

  • Storage (GB)

    64

  • Available Storage (GB)

    47.5

  • External Storage Support

    MicroSD (Up to 1TB)

  • 2G GSM

    GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

  • 3G UMTS

    B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

  • 4G FDD LTE

    B1 (2100MHz), B2 (1900MHz), B3 (1800MHz), B4 (AWS), B5 (850MHz), B7 (2600MHz), B8 (900MHz), B12 (700MHz), B17 (700MHz), B20 (800MHz), B28 (700MHz), B66 (AWS-3)

  • 4G TDD LTE

    B38 (2600MHz), B40 (2300MHz), B41 (2500MHz)

  • USB Version

    USB 2.0

  • Location Technology

    GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS

  • Earjack

    3.5mm

  • MHL

    No

  • Wi-Fi

    802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4+5GHz), VHT80

  • Wi-Fi Direct

    Yes

  • Bluetooth Version

    Bluetooth® 5.0

  • NFC

    No

  • Bluetooth Profiles

    A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP

  • PC Sync.

    Smart Switch (PC version)

  • Android

  • Form Factor

    Tablet

  • Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor

  • Dimension (HxWxD, mm)

    161.9 x 246.8 x 6.9

  • Weight (g)

    508

  • Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)

    7040

  • Removable

    No

  • Video Playing Format

    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

  • Video Playing Resolution

    FHD (1920 x 1080) @60fps

  • Audio Playing Format

    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

  • Gear Support

    Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Gear IconX (2018)

  • Mobile TV

    No

*Usable memory size is less than the total memory size due to storage of the operating system and software required to operate the phones' features. Actual usable memory size will also vary depending on the mobile phone operator and may change after software upgrades are performed

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User Available Memory: User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.

Network: The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider.

Battery: Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.