Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Review: Great Value Or Disappointment?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is an entry-level tablet that is very affordable. It features a 10.5-inch fullHD screen, a Unisoc Tiger T618 processor, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, as well as a 32GB oder 128GB internal storage. It's running Android 11, has a metal body, four loud speakers, and should get updates for years to come. It's a fine gaming tablet and good for Netflix. But it's not a high-performing mid-range tablet and didn't improve much compared to the A7.

What do you think of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8?

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[sidpablo]

I got an A8 at a pawnshop for like $130. For what I need im loving it no need for an ipad or a laptop. A bit slow but nothing that can be fixed by being patient and lowering g expectations.

[coatbee]

very informative. it helps me in my decision. I am still thinking over the ipad 9 but I am an Android user and afraid that I cannot get used to the interface and lack of SD card slot

[chrisnelson]

One thing I think. you missed was charging, which is still limited to 15w. With the switch to unisoc Qualcomm qc2 and qc3 chargers for the most part do not charge at 15w but instead charge at 7. 5w. Only Samsung chargers with afc or pd chargers seem to be able to reach 15w (9v 1.67a)
So if you have a bunch of qc2 or 3 chargers and don't have Samsung fast chargers or pd chargers it will take you 6-7 hours to fully recharge and that includes the charger which comes with the tablet. It is a slow not fast charger.

I also dislike the flat edges over the rounded edges of my tab a 2018, but I guess I that's the price of progress.

[AXCBER]

For me, its a great tablet and I'm planning on buying it. I'm not gonna use it for work or stuff but that might change later. I'm getting it for media consumption. Yt, Netflix and prime video. I have a high end pc for all the work that I do but I watch a lot of movies and tv shows as well as a lot of youtube. Ive gotten used to my big pc screen and i just cant watch them on my phone anymore as everything looks so small. So I'd say for my work (media consumption) this is a great choice. The panel could've been better but for the price i think it's great. So that's my take.

[joejackson]

Great tablet A8, using for a month. No problem's for normal use..

[kaslogan]

I got a A8 Tab just the other day. 64GB 4GB ram model.

And in very pleased. Its snappy, all games iv tried run at 60fps solid.

The only thing i didnt like was the "washed" out colors of the display. But otherwise its fine. Very good tablet. for 479 in NZ thats somewhat top of the midrange sector. Im very happy with it. Iv also had a a7 lite in the past. And that was good aswell.

a7 lites size was more managable but performance wise this Unisoc chip is actually really Fckn good...

Like really good. Its faster than alot of snapdragon chips. 4GB ram isnt ALOT these days even for mobile but it is ENOUGH. even for gaming. Cod mobile, rocket league side swipe o can play on medium settings and get a solid consistent 60fps on both games. Even when its warm ot does not throttle and affect the games. Its got a pretty sweet smooth display. Its 60hz but it honestly feels like 75hz display. Its just smooth n snappy.

Overall id recomment buying iy if you want a GOOD cheapish tablet.

If you have a decent phone, s20, 21 ect, i wouldnt buy a tab s8 or anything. Id get this a8 tablet. Its not to substitute a phone. But it does everything well

Runs 1080p 4k videos just fine without struggle. Its a great device.

it also feels nice and built well. Kind of heavy to which backs up that premium feel to it.

The brushed aluminium back is nice and corning gorilla glass on the front.


If you can buy it, id say get it. You wont be dissapointed.

[chicoriver]

I'll stay with the A7 for 2 more years. Nice review Sir.

[kroyal]

Great reviews. Can you use a bluetooth keyboard with this? For non gaming use would you recommend ths or the s6 lite more or the Xoami M5 or perhaps go back to the s5e??

[zfgjket]

Congrats 🎉 on 100k bro, keep up the great work!

[wilsonliowweicheng]

I just ordered this New tablet cost me 185usd, previously around 320usd, normally I just want to read some PDF format report and watching Netflix, hopefully it can get work done, I just consider software can support for long periods and loud sound speaker when watching YouTube and Netflix during vacation.

[elmars]

I mean, I got it as a gift for buying s22 ultra, so I'm not complaining about a free tablet :D Except it is kind of lacking in features & the no s-pen support really makes me thing whether I should sell it... which wouldn't be so easy anyway, considering I'm not the only one to think that.

Could it be somehow linked to the s22, so I can use the s-pen to draw/write on the phone, but view the work on bigger canvas on the tablet?

[DanielBoone]

This might sound stupid but I'm not all that smart when it comes to this stuff... but will it connect with my phones hotspot if my phone is 5g?? All I use my tablet for is to watch videos and sometimes I'm in areas without wifi so looking for something I can connect to my phone.

[amaliosaenz]

Damn this was on sale for 79$ on Samsung website but I lost out sadly

[hanslaurentius]

I was opting for the xiaomi tab5 because the tab5 pro isn't available in Greece . But after finding out it hasn't GPS built in I changed my mind. So I found the samsung tab. A8 for a very fair price . But???

[DanielWSonntag]

Very happy with my a8...i only use it for YouTube and other streaming

[tooblessedtobestressed]

Lol
I bought this tablet for my mom on sale and came here for your review ...

I have the s7 plus so I know this is a cheap tablet for videos, and simple games .

So far it seems good for its price I paid less than 200USD for a 32gb

My mom just watches Korean dramas and plays word games

So it is perfect for her

[minecraftjacob-uh]

I'am hab a tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 its so amizing dis tablet is amizing And bay it now

[urbsasusual]

I need to turn on the sub-title to understand what you were saying.

[evelinecarolinelienhuaming]

I Think This Little Cute Tablet is for Back Up Device! I Will Buy S8+ Soon as Possible because I don't Like Tablet with notch!!! Yay 🔥🔥🔥

[danwesson]

Will this emit a hotspot if it’s through att ?