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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:1.5 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 410

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 85% of tablets
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

4.4

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.5

Software & Features

5%

6.2

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 81% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £150

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
5GB + 8GB5GB + 16GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

4.4

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.5

Software & Features

5%

6.2

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

5.2

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.5
RAM capacity
1.5 GB
RAM capacity
1.5 GB
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1.5 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 76.6% of tablets and equal to that of 1.2% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Process node
28 nm
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is smaller than the storage of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
▲ Better than 52% of models
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 52.1% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
Screen resolution
1280×800
▼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
▼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
216 ppi
Pixel density
216 ppi
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi which is lower than that of 52.1% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
▼ Worse than 78% of models
This tablet uses Tempered Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 78.1% of tablets and equal to that on 19.5% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.6% of tablets and equal to those in 4.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
7.75 W
Charging speed
7.75 W
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 7.75 W which is slower than in 95.1% of tablets and equal to speeds in 0.1% of tablets.
Battery life
11 hours
Battery life
11 hours
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 11 hours, which is longer than that of 60.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.9% of tablets.
internet usage
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
▼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
▲ Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
▼ Worse than 80% of models
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
▼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
?
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
▼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
283 g
Weight
283 g
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 283 g which is lighter than 96.7% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
Keyboard accessory
no
▼ Worse than 84% of models
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
▼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
N. of speakers
1
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
▲ Better than 81% of models
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 42.2% lighter
    Weight
    283 g
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (283 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    283 g vs 490 g
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 306
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 306 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 306 vs Mali-G51
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Allows manual ISO
    Manual ISO
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    11 hours
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    internet usage
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • 66.5 mm narrower
    Width
    108.8 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (108.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    108.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 306
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 306 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 306 vs Mali-G51
  • Allows manual ISO
    Manual ISO
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    11 hours
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    internet usage
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • 42.2% lighter
    Weight
    283 g
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (283 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    283 g vs 490 g
  • 66.5 mm narrower
    Width
    108.8 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (108.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    108.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 2.5 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1.5 GB
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.3 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4.81x less popular
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.53 vs 7.1).
    6.53 vs 7.1
  • 2.5 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1.5 GB
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.3 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 87.5% less storage
    Internal storage
    8 GB
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    28 nm
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 71.4% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    4.26 GB/s
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    4.26 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 30.8% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    450 MHz
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (450 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    450 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    2
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Tempered Glass
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    744:1
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (744:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    744:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 1 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    400 nits
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    216 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (216 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    216 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    Video recording (main camera)
    720 x 30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 56.9% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    7.75 W
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (7.8 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    7.75 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4GHz
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No keyboard accessory
    Keyboard accessory
    no
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 0.7 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.7 mm
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.7 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2016 vs 2019).
    March 2016
    2016 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer speakers
    N. of speakers
    1
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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welt.de
09/08/2016
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0: 129-Euro-Tablet im Test
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chip.de
24/04/2016
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notebookcheck.biz
22/06/2016
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lesnumeriques.com
25/05/2016
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tweakers.net
14/07/2017
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fwd.nl
24/10/2016
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notebookcheck.nl
06/06/2016
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What we like about Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB)

  • Lightweight and portable design makes it easy to carry and hold for long periods
  • Excellent battery life, lasting up to 11 hours for internet browsing or movie playback
  • Bright, sharp 7-inch display that is well-suited for reading and casual media consumption
  • Affordable price point makes it a good 'bang for the buck' budget option
  • Includes a built-in FM radio that works without an internet connection
  • Expandable storage via microSD slot supports up to 200GB for media files

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7 0 T280 1 Cellular (5GB + 8GB)

  • Extremely limited 8GB internal storage, with nearly half taken up by the OS and pre-installed apps
  • Inability to use an SD card as internal storage for many apps
  • Underwhelming performance and sluggishness when multitasking or running demanding apps
  • Dated Android software version with a lack of recent security or OS updates
  • Display suffers from poor visibility and glare when used in bright outdoor light
  • Thin and weak sound quality from built-in speakers

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) SM-T280 is a compact, entry-level tablet featuring a 7-inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor (typically the Spreadtrum SC8830 or Snapdragon 410) and, despite varying local listings, standard models typically feature 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, expandable up to 200GB via microSD. Key pros include a slim, lightweight design weighing approximately 283g, a 4,000mAh battery that provides up to 11 hours of usage, and a dedicated Kids Mode for family-friendly control. However, notable cons include its dated Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, limited onboard storage that fills quickly with pre-loaded apps, and a lack of modern sensors like ambient light and gyroscope.

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