vs
5.7Display3.8
5.8Performance3.8
6.9Battery3.6
2.9Memory & storage3.1
2.5Features4.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pad X8aTab 8 Gen 2
| Pad X8a | Tab 8 Gen 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 257 mm | 211.8 mm | +45.2 mm |
| Width | 168.5 mm | 125.5 mm | +43 mm |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | 8.4 mm | −1.1 mm |
| Weight | 495 g | 330 g | +165 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pad X8a better than Tab 8 Gen 2?
- Battery capacity8,300 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+38%
- Storage (max)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Screen size11″ vs 8.7″+26%
- Process6 nm vs 12 nm2×
- CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz+20%
- Pixel density206 ppi vs 179 ppi+15%
- Resolution (short side)1,200 px vs 800 px+50%
- Resolution (long side)1,920 px vs 1,340 px+43%
- Thickness7.3 mm vs 8.4 mm+15%
Why is Tab 8 Gen 2 better than Pad X8a?
- Cellular (LTE)No · Pad X8a: Yes
- Weight495 g vs 330 g+50%
- Memory card slotNo · Pad X8a: Yes
- GPSNo · Pad X8a: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Pad X8a: Yes
- Peak brightness400 nits vs 450 nits+12%
- Rear camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 495 g | 330 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Height | 257 mm | 211.8 mm |
| Width | 168.5 mm | 125.5 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | — |
| Back | Aluminium | — |
| Ingress protection | — | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Colours | Space Gray | Black |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 11″ | 8.7″ |
| Panel | TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,200 px | 800 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 1,920 px | 1,340 px |
| Pixel density | 206 ppi | 179 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 81% | 80.9% |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G | Mediatek Helio G80 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | MediaTek |
| Process | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali G52 MP2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage (base) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 8,300 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | — |
| Wired charging | — | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | No | Yes |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | — | 2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/2.2 | — |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | MagicOS 8 | — |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | D | — |
| Battery charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Endurance per cycle | 133 h | — |
| Repairability class | C | — |
| Drop resistance class | E | — |
