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  3. Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) vs 10 TabMax

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) vs TCL 10 TabMax

What Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) does better (3) and where 10 TabMax wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
Samsung · 2020Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
3.8Score
3 advantages≈ $260
vs
TCL 10 TabMax
TCL · 202010 TabMax
5.4Score
10 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
4.7Display5.2
2.6Performance4.1
2.2Battery5.2
2.3Memory & storage3.1
2.7Features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)10 TabMax
125.2 × 2027.1157.6 × 247.87.7
Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)10 TabMaxDifference
Height202 mm247.8 mm−45.8 mm
Width125.2 mm157.6 mm−32.4 mm
Thickness7.1 mm7.7 mm−0.6 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) better than 10 TabMax?

  1. Pixel density270 ppi vs 225 ppi+20%
  2. Thickness7.1 mm vs 7.7 mm+8%
  3. Screen-to-body ratio80.9% vs 78.2%+3%

Why is 10 TabMax better than Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)?

  1. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+60%
  2. Storage (max)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  3. Stereo speakersNo · Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020): Yes
  4. RAM3 GB vs 4 GB+33%
  5. Screen size8.4″ vs 10.4″+23%
  6. Storage (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  7. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz+11%
  8. Rear camera8 MP vs 13 MP+62%
  9. Front camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
  10. Resolution (long side)1,920 px vs 2,000 px+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)≈ $2603.8
TCL 10 TabMaxTCL 10 TabMax≈ $2705.4
Design
Weight309 g—
Thickness7.1 mm7.7 mm
Height202 mm247.8 mm
Width125.2 mm157.6 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
ColoursMochaDark Blue
Display
Screen size8.4″10.4″
PanelTFT LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,200 px1,200 px
Resolution (long side)1,920 px2,000 px
Pixel density270 ppi225 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio80.9%78.2%
Performance
ChipsetExynos 7904MediaTek Helio P60
Chip makerExynosMediaTek
Process14 nm—
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G71 MP2Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
RAM3 GB4 GB
Storage (max)32 GB64 GB
Storage (base)32 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh8,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging—18 W
Wireless charging—No
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS—
Features
Stylus support—Yes
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, proximity
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperture—f/1.8
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Front camera5 MP8 MP
4K front-camera video—No
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 3.1—

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