[ SAMSUNG ]
Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
Overall Score
45/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
131035
Graphics (GPU)
30005
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) is an engineering-tested tablets achieving an overall rating of 45/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
13/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
45/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
19/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 7040 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (20% in 45 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:30 hr |
| Max charge power | 15 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 131035 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 1016 |
| Data manipulation | 6203 |
| GPU | 30005 |
| Graphics score | 185 |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS |
| Memory | 66964 |
| Multi-core score | 1419 |
| Photo editing | 15223 |
| Single-core score | 445 |
| Stability | 98% |
| Total score | 308208 |
| UX | 80204 |
| Video editing | 3913 |
| Web score | 7085 |
| Writing score | 9356 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 7 |
| NFC* | No |
| Number of SIM* | 1 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 400 cm2(61.9 inches2) |
| Colors | Silver, Gold, Gray, Pink |
| Fingerprint scanner | No |
| Frame material | Metal |
| Height | 246.8 mm (9.72 inches) |
| Rear material | Metal |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm (0.27 inches) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 508 g (17.92 oz) |
| Width | 161.9 mm (6.37 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 350 nits |
| PPI | 216 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 80% |
| Size | 10.5 inches |
| Type | TFT LCD |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - |
| Flash | No |
| Image resolution | 8 MP |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 8 MP |
| Matrix | 8 megapixels |
| Slow motion | No |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB |
| Memory clock | 1866 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 2 GB |
| Storage size | 32 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | December 2021 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 8 W |
| Category | Budget |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $189 |
| Release date | January 2022 |
| Sensors | - Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | Unisoc Tiger T618 |
| FLOPS | ~81.6 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 850 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 48 |
| Graphics | Mali G52 MP2 |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 2000 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2026-05-02(ken) | AnTuTu |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 14) |
| ROM | One UI 6.1 |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | 4.0 |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).