Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) vs Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) vs Motorola Xoom tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8"
IPS
IPS
1200x1920
8
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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10.1"
TFT
TFT
800x1280
5
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
3250
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
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11 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+4 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 Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Model | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) |
Other model names | Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen 4G LTE (SM-P205), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8" | Motorola Xoom Family Edition MZ505, Tablet Motorola Xoom |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 4/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/2019 | 1/1/2012 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in) | 167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in) |
Weight | 325 grams (11.38 ounces) | 730 grams (25.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 8" inches | 10.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1200x1920 pixels (16:10) | 800x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 283 PPI | 149 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 3.1 Honeycomb |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | One UI core 1.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm) | 32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 T20 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) | ULP GeForce 400MHz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | feature not registered |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
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 |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | feature not registered |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | feature not registered |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (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 Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | feature not registered |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro HDMI Type D |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | feature not registered |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Hall effect | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4200 mAh | 3250 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 9 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 336 hours (14 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Gray • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Blue light filter | • Colors: Black • Google Maps 5.0 3D • Quickoffice • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.02W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.683W/kg (head), 1.501W/kg (body) | feature not registered |