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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 4G 10.5'' 64GB/4GB USB-C Grey $189.20 + Delivery ($0 with OnePass) @ Catch

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 4G 10.5'' 64GB/4GB USB-C Grey $189.20 + Delivery ($0 with OnePass) @ Catch
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Hiphopopotamus on 09/03/2025 - 06:08 catch.com.au (1427 clicks)
Last edited 09/03/2025 - 10:25 by 1 other user
FRENZY10

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Specifications:

  • Condition: New - Brand New / Sealed
  • OS Version: Android 11
  • Weight: 508gm
  • Product Dimensions: 246.8 x 161.9 x 6.9 mm
  • Wifi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80
  • Warranty: 12 Months

Power, Processor & Memory

  • Storage: 64GB
  • RAM: 4GB RAM
  • Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T618 (12 nm)
  • Battery Capacity: 7040 mAh
  • MicroSD Slot: Yes. Up to 1TB Micro SD Card
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Display & Camera

  • Camera: 8.0 MP (Primary), 5.0 MP (Secondary)
  • Screen Size: 10.5 inches, 1920 x 1200 pixels

Cellular Connectivity

  • Network Lock: Unlocked
  • Network Branding: Unbranded
  • 4G Network: 4G/LTE

Other Features

  • Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
  • NFC: No
  • Cable Type: Type-C

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  • Jujubes666 on 09/03/2025 - 06:57
    +24

    I got one 3 years ago from optus deal for $150. Mixed feelings about it.

    Pros : got a sim card slot so you can use it as big phone or gps navigation ; big screen for reading books or movies ; constant android updates; good battery.

    Cons : it's a cheap and slow device, sometimes takes long time to boot; Samsung's Android version is slow due to heavy branding.

    • chutibuti on 09/03/2025 - 07:53
      +4

      I have the same device (not from optus..) bit slow, good thing is regular SW updates,, it serves as a wireless display for my security camera system (permanently on the wall), unless you have specific requirements, I would pay a little more for never model..

      • MagicTsukai on 09/03/2025 - 09:53
        +2

        I wonder if we can root it and flash a faster os

        • DeepwaterNewt on 09/03/2025 - 10:57
          +2

          XDA Forums says yes: https://xdaforums.com/t/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-2021-sm-x200-s…
          YMMV
          Do this at your own risk, etc etc

          • MagicTsukai on 10/03/2025 - 13:04

            @DeepwaterNewt: Does second screen function still work with a custom os for this tablet? I use that functionality.

            • DeepwaterNewt on 10/03/2025 - 13:49

              @MagicTsukai: Haven't a clue to be honest. The link explains what functionality works, and it seems like "all".
              Also, it's an Android tablet, you can always just flash the stock Samsung OS back if you're not happy with Lineage OS.
              Best to do so before loading it up with important data though :-D

          • Zackeroo on 09/03/2025 - 21:36
            +3

            @StalkingIbis: Don't spread misinformation when you clearly have no knowledge in this field. I've been an XDA dev for 8 years and I can guarantee flashing a ROM is not going to get you a "virus".

            Just because you've run into something you haven't had experience with doesn't give you the reason to spread false information.

            I've worked with devs for all the popular custom ROMs, Lineage, Superman ROM and Pixel Experience, and honestly we could do with a little more community support right now as phones/tablets are getting so quick, people aren't needing to root them anymore.

            However, I've used a Tab A8 and they're incredibly slow even for basic tasks. A lighter ROM would greatly help here.

            Hope you come around eventually as custom ROMs are truly a thing of beauty, and back in the early Android days were one of the main advantages to Android over iOS.

            • MagicTsukai on 10/03/2025 - 13:04

              @Zackeroo: Does second screen function still work with a custom os for this tablet? I use that functionality.

              • Zackeroo on 10/03/2025 - 21:20

                @MagicTsukai: Officially the Tab A8 shouldn't have HDMI in the first place. I haven't used the A8 much though, only briefly, so if you're managing to get a video out working I can't guarantee that it will work on a custom OS too.

                Only option I'd recommend is asking on the community forums for whichever ROM you pick whether anyone has tried it before.

            • StalkingIbis on 16/03/2025 - 09:14
              -1

              @Zackeroo: can you recommend a rom for an old lenovo m10 tab?

          • StalkingIbis on 16/03/2025 - 09:12
            -1

            @StalkingIbis: **I was trying to make a subtle std joke.

    • c64 on 09/03/2025 - 10:33
      +2

      also the screen is not good, it has a cool blue tint to it

      • FrozenFred on 09/03/2025 - 11:17

        Perfect! Just what I wanted to know. Ta

    • Binchicken22 on 09/03/2025 - 12:21

      Same… I wouldn't be buying one is 2025, they are really pretty trash. Super laggy and just a very average user experience.

      Pros are Samsung are still updating it now which is more than can be said for most of the "one and done" cheap China tablets… It would be ok if you just wanted to watch media on it I guess, possibly still better options though.

  • atlas on 09/03/2025 - 07:54
    +7

    Why would you buy such an old tablet

    • shroomish on 09/03/2025 - 08:20
      +5

      Nostalgia.

      • McMaferMur on 09/03/2025 - 08:27
        +1

        Because we can…..

        • shmahoo on 09/03/2025 - 09:04
          +4

          … and anyway, you're not even our real dad!!

      • serpserpserp on 09/03/2025 - 17:53

        Because it is now a vintage tablet

    • marshmall0w2 on 09/03/2025 - 09:11
      +6

      Because not everyone knows it's an old tablet. People might think it's just a last-gen budget version of the S line tablets, rather than a 2022 model that's way more budget than just budget.

      • Ricktheroller on 09/03/2025 - 11:15
        +1

        Would be good if they branded them by year like with their phones.

      • shmahoo on 10/03/2025 - 10:25

        Catch and Kogan are great at catching less sophisticated buyers out with things like this

  • JohnnyP on 09/03/2025 - 09:11
    +1

    I got this for my mother in law years ago. Does the job but not exactly a good tablet for the typical ozbargainer

    • hardya on 09/03/2025 - 09:47
      +8

      Appropriate for most mother in laws

  • R3XNebular on 09/03/2025 - 09:41

    It's okay for kids, but the screen is terrible. Has a blue tinge.

    • shroomish on 09/03/2025 - 10:40

      A9+ was terrible screen too. I sold it because it was making me feel sad.

      • R3XNebular on 09/03/2025 - 11:22

        Does A9+ have the blue tinge? I am okay with shit quality but the saturation of blue is annoying

  • Dreamcast on 09/03/2025 - 09:53

    Ewww, 4GB RAM

    • JohnnyP on 09/03/2025 - 09:54
      +3

      Latest iPad has 4GB ram

      • Nom on 09/03/2025 - 09:58

        So does the Nintendo Switch.

        Not sure where we're heading here, none of these items are Android tablets 🤷🏼‍♂️

      • Dreamcast on 09/03/2025 - 10:18
        +3

        That's comparing apples and robots.

        • r0xz on 09/03/2025 - 10:27
          +4

          apples and androids

          • shmahoo on 10/03/2025 - 10:26

            @r0xz: my mum has a driving licence but I'm not hopping in a car with her

      • hopper on 09/03/2025 - 10:40

        Raspberrypi 3 has 4gb ram

      • ChickenAdobo on 09/03/2025 - 11:28

        Nahh the new 11th gen will come with 6 GB of ram now.

    • jlogic on 09/03/2025 - 12:07
      +1

      At least they don't market it as 6GB* (4GB + 2GB Virtual). That annoys the crap out of me with their deceptive marketing.

  • WwDesi on 09/03/2025 - 09:59
    +1

    Very slow don’t bother not worth for $200

  • sirstiv on 09/03/2025 - 10:07
    +5

    Guys, save yourself the frustration and get an A9+ and likely the 128gb

    Really zippy and great size

    • shroomish on 09/03/2025 - 10:42
      +1

      A9+ is fine, but screen was a bit boring colour-wise. But you can pick them up for 250 on sale and it stomps on the a8

      • marshmall0w2 on 09/03/2025 - 12:36

        Especially if it goes on sale for like 198

      • sirstiv on 09/03/2025 - 16:32

        I get what you mean when comparing the colour space to a top tier phone but for kids and even adults it's a zippy powerful/capable study and mobile gaming device

  • Ronnnie on 09/03/2025 - 12:32

    A series tabs are cut back massively, so it would be hard to ever recommend an older version like this one. Better when they are first released on sale. I’d expect this would be on its last legs in terms of support and performance I bet wouldn’t be that great. There’s the new A series tabs coming out soon, so that probably will see the better A9+ get discounted to clear.

  • FabMan on 09/03/2025 - 13:10

    I have it, I use it as a second screen.

    • jiancoek on 09/03/2025 - 16:15

      How do you configure that?

      • FabMan on 09/03/2025 - 17:40

        An app called SuperDisplay on Android and Windows, connected with USB C or Wi-Fi.

        • MagicTsukai on 10/03/2025 - 13:05

          There's a better way using the inbuilt second screen feature hidden in the settings if you are on the updated Samsung os

          • FabMan on 10/03/2025 - 17:13

            @MagicTsukai: I don't believe it works on their budget Tab devices.

  • BartholemewH on 09/03/2025 - 19:47

    T618 is a joke.

  • No ONE on 10/03/2025 - 16:16

    Got it few years back with Optus offer. Changed the screen twice now. Just 2 days ago replaced the screen after it being left unused for 1 & half and found out the wifi & Bluetooth is not turning on.

    Anyone know if USB wifi dongle can fix the internet connectivity?

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