Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1560
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
8"
TFT
TFT
800x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
5100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
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 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | vs |  5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| +3GB LPDDR4X | vs | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| +169 grams (5.92 ounces) | vs | 345 grams (12.08 ounces) |
| +7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | vs | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| +Super AMOLED | vs | TFT LCD |
| +720x1560 pixels | vs | 800x1280 pixels |
| +268 PPI | vs | 189 PPI |
| +(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP | vs | (back) 8MP |
| +LED flash | vs | Not supported |
| +HDR photo on both cameras | vs | HDR photo only main camera |
| +(front) 8MP | vs | (front) 2MP |
| +(front) Full HD (1920x1080) | vs | (front) HD (1280x720) |
| +4G LTE | vs | Not supported |
| +(4G LTE) 150 Mbps | vs | (Not supported) |
| +Compass | vs | Not supported |
| +Face unlock | vs | Not supported |
| +Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) | vs | Not supported |
| +Gyroscope | vs | Not supported |
| +Proximity sensor | vs | Not supported |
| +15W | vs | 7.75W |
| +Active noise cancellation | vs | Not supported |
| +FM | vs | Not supported |
| +5.0 + A2DP/LE | vs | 4.2 + A2DP |
| +Type-C | vs | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| 1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm) | vs | +2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm) |
| Plastic body, glass front | vs | +Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back |
| 6.4" | vs | +8" |
| Not supported | vs | +Ambient light sensor |
| 4000 mAh | vs | +5100 mAh |
| 20 Common items in both devices |
| 32GB (21GB available) |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Model | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A20 SM-A205G Single-sim, SM-A205GZKLTCE | Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO |
| Country or region available |    (Latin America), Argentina, Mexico |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019 | 7/5/2019 |
| Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) | 124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in) |
| Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 345 grams (12.08 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) | 800x1280 pixels (16:10) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 268 PPI | 189 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 | One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 504 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 122778 (v9) | AnTuTu: 35288 (v8) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | Not supported |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | feature not registered |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | feature not registered |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 28mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound with dual speakers |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 26 hours (1.1 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Not supported |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | feature not registered |
| Video calling | Supported | feature not registered |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | feature not registered |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange | • Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white • Kids Home |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.32W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.33W/kg (body) |