Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) Design and Display
New Release Updated: Mar 2026

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)

$225 (Expected Price)
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Display 8.0" AMOLED
Processor Snapdragon 425
Battery 5000mAh
RAM & Storage 32GB storage, microSDXC
Full Specs

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)?

Reasons to Buy

  • Massive 6000 mAh battery life
  • Large 6.7" display for media
  • Excellent value at $225

Reasons to Avoid

  • May be bulky due to large battery
  • Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Versions: SM-T387W (Canada); SM-T387V (Verizon)
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0 inch)

  • Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Launch Announced: 2018, September. Released 2018, September Status: Discontinued
  • Body Dimensions: 206.6 x 126.7 x 8.9 mm (8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 in) Weight: 358 g (12.63 oz) SIM: Nano-SIM
  • Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
  • Platform OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 GPU: Adreno 308
  • Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 32GB 2GB RAM
  • - : eMMC 5.1
  • Main Camera Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, AF Video: 1080p@30fps
  • Selfie camera Single: 2 MP, f/2.2 Video:
  • Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
  • Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: No Radio: No USB: microUSB 2.0
  • Features Sensors: Accelerometer
  • - : ANT+
  • Battery Type: Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Misc Colors: Black Models: SM-T387, SM-T387W, SM-T387V, SM-T387AA, SM-T387T SAR: 1.29 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 200 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.

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