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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 LTE (3GB + 32GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£340RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:10.5 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 LTE (3GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 11 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 LTE (3GB + 32GB)
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.5

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.5

Reviews score

10%

8.0

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 50% of tablets
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.8

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

7.1

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software

5%

5.8

Design

3%

8.6

Audio

â–²Better than 59%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.5

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
11 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 62%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £340
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 LTE (3GB + 32GB)

Based on 11

Reviewers love the excellent sound and long battery life, but find the camera weak and performance sluggish; the display divides opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 LTE (3GB + 32GB)

Based on 127 owners sharing their experience in online comments

48%positive9%mixed43%negative

Owners praise the vivid screen, strong speakers, and long battery life, while gaming limits and lag frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • Demanding games like PUBG and NASCAR Heat lag badly, sometimes near 10 fps, forcing medium or low graphics. HDR is not supported.12
  • Everyday apps and browsing can feel laggy, and older Android versions chug, owners report.5
  • Owners could not install certain apps, saw no Play Store on one unit, and said apps stopped working after updates ended.5
  • Owners say cheaper rivals like Xiaomi and Lenovo offer better build or hardware for less, so the Samsung name feels overpriced.4
  • The processor is weak, fine only for basic undemanding tasks, and owners say an iPad Pro handles everyday work far better.4
  • Some units will not turn on, showing a black screen, getting warm on one side, or repeatedly restarting back to the logo.4
  • Recovery-mode factory reset fails: the wipe data option is missing for some, or the menu loops back to it after each YES.4
  • Streaming apps look low resolution, around 560p, and do not play in HD on some units; owners say the app's supported list excludes this model.3
  • Some owners say the battery drains fast, and one unit took around 10 hours to recharge fully.3
  • Screen looks grainy, blacks show as grey rather than deep black, and some units show yellowish edges along the display sides.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 LTE (3GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.8

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

7.1

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software

5%

5.8

Design

3%

8.6

Audio

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.5
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 3 GB of RAM, which is less than 52.9% of tablets and equal to 8.4% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process, which is smaller than 44.6% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
168 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 168 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 95.8% of tablets and equal to 1.2% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, which is more advanced than 55% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
216 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi, which is lower than 52% of tablets and equal to 3.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.9, which is wider than 82.2% of tablets and equal to 3.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
7,300 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 7,300 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 62.1% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
15 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 15 W, which is slower than 52.1% of tablets and equal to 6.3% of tablets.
Battery life
15 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 15 hours, which is longer than that of 85.6% of tablets and equal to that of 4.1% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
534 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 534 g, which is heavier than 63.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 LTE (3GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 506 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 506 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • 99 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 506 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 506 vs Mali-G51
  • 99 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • 0.4 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (10.5 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    10.5 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • 10.6% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (7,300 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    7,300 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 77% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (168 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    168 points vs 729 points
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 49.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (7.5 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    7.46 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 7.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    6.5

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    11 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.5 vs 7.0
  • 77% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (168 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    168 points vs 729 points
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 49.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (7.5 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    7.46 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (1000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 5 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (395 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    395 nits vs 400 nits
  • 16.7% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (15 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    15 W vs 18 W
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • 9% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (534 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    534 g vs 490 g
  • 60 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (260 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    260 mm vs 200 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
15/08/2019
Review · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) is a cheap Android tablet with long battery life, but it feels slow, is bulky and has a pale screen.
7.0
nasilemaktech.com
≈ estimated
21/09/2018
Hands-on review · Media tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a media tablet with true stereo sound and a roomy 16:10 screen, but its TFT panel blurs icons when scrolling.
8.0
buro247.my
≈ estimated
05/10/2018
Hands-on review · Entertainment tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 suits kids and parents for reading, video and browsing, with long battery life and smooth performance, but face unlock falls short.
7.0
hitechcentury.com
✓ explicit
14/10/2018
Full review · Media tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a good-looking media tablet with loud speakers and long battery life, but it has average cameras and no fingerprint unlock.
8.1
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
15/10/2018
Lab test · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a well-built, stable tablet with fast Wi-Fi, though its processor is modest and its security patches are months old.
7.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
22/08/2018
Lab test · Entry-level tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a big-screen, long-lasting entry tablet with loud speakers and a kids mode, but it lacks stylus support and has an average camera.
7.0
nextpit.de
≈ estimated
01/08/2018
Hands-on test · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a mid-range tablet with loud speakers and a good screen, but it lacks DeX desktop mode and its back gets dirty fast.
9.0
notebooks-und-mobiles.de
≈ estimated
09/08/2018
Review · Family tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 suits families with up to eight user accounts and detailed kids controls, though its benchmark results trail its rivals.
8.0
quechoisir.org
≈ estimated
10/10/2018
Consumer test · Value tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) is good value with a nice touchscreen and solid battery, but starts slowly and lacks a physical Home button.
8.1
notebookcheck.org
✓ explicit
18/10/2018
Review · Mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a sturdy mid-range tablet with fast Wi-Fi and four corner speakers, but benchmark results sit at the bottom of its group.
8.0
consumentenbond.nl
≈ estimated
11/10/2018
Consumer test · Family tablet
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) is a family video tablet with long battery life and four Dolby Atmos speakers, but its Snapdragon 450 struggles with heavy workloads.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) is a mid-range LTE tablet featuring a 10.5-inch WUXGA TFT LCD display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor (1.8GHz) paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 400GB via microSD. Key highlights include a quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos for immersive audio, a substantial 7,300mAh battery supporting fast charging for up to 15 hours of video playback, and cellular connectivity for on-the-go use. While it offers a modern bezel-less design and excellent battery life, notable drawbacks include its modest processing power that may struggle with high-end gaming, the lack of a fingerprint sensor in favour of less consistent facial recognition, and average camera performance (8MP rear/5MP front) suitable only for basic tasks.

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