The Galaxy Tab A8 was announced in December 2021, but Samsung has only just started selling the tablet. When it comes to purchasing an affordable mid-range tablet, Samsung's Galaxy Tab A-series is one of the best options from a reputable brand. Now that the Android tablet market has recorded renewed interest from new players and those that previously exited the market, the Galaxy Tab A series has some serious competition. One of them is the Nokia T20, the first Android tablet from HMD Global.

Although this is HMD Global's first tablet, it is actually the second Nokia tablet ever made. The first was the 2014 Nokia N1, the result of a collaborative effort between Nokia and Foxconn. It had an Intel processor, ran Android Lollipop, and was one of the first mobile devices with a USB Type-C port. For its second attempt at a tablet, Nokia is taking on Samsung. A company with far more experience than most brands in this space.

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The Galaxy Tab A8 and the Nokia T20 are both mid-range Android tablets. There are no fancy features like stylus support, wireless charging, or pogo pins for a keyboard. However, what they lack in features they make up for in price. The Galaxy Tab A8 starts at $230 in the U.S. while the Nokia T20 is priced at $250. The price tag isn't the only difference, either. The Galaxy Tab A8 has a squarish design with round corners, and a dual-material finish. The Nokia T20 has more rounded corners, a sandblasted aluminum back, and the advantage of a toughened glass display along with an IP52 dust and water-resistance rating.

Galaxy Tab A8 vs Nokia T20 - Specs

The Nokia T20 is more expensive but has a better display and bigger battery

The Galaxy Tab A8 has a 10.5-inch display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution while the Nokia T20 packs a slightly smaller 10.4-inch display with a 2000 x 1200 resolution. Even though the Nokia tablet has a higher resolution, the Galaxy Tab A8 will be better for watching media thanks to four stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. The Nokia T20 has two speakers with its OZO Playback technology. Both come with audio jacks and are powered by a Unisoc octa-core processor. However, Samsung uses the slightly better Unisoc T618 compared to the T20's Unisoc T610. The Galaxy Tab A8 has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, but there is also a 4GB RAM version with 64GB or 128GB of storage. A microSD card slot allows up to 1TB of extra storage. The Nokia T20 model sold in the U.S. comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and the microSD card support capacity maxes out at 512GB.

The camera configuration is the same on both tablets. There's a 5MP front-facing camera with support for face unlock and an 8MP rear camera. However, the Nokia tablet has an LED flash which should help when taking photos in low-light. The Nokia T20 also packs an 8,200 mAh battery compared to the 7,040 mAh battery on the Galaxy Tab A8. Both support 15W charging via USB-C, and the Nokia tablet ships with a 10W power brick while Samsung bundles a 7.8W charger. The two tablets run Android 11 with One UI on the Galaxy Tab A8 and a near-stock experience on the Nokia tablet. In terms of updates, Nokia promises two OS upgrades and three years of security patches. Samsung doesn't expressly say how many updates this device will get, but it should receive four years of updates (OS upgrades and security updates).

The Galaxy Tab A8 is $229.99 for the 3+32GB version, $279.99 for the 4+64GB version, and $329.99 for the 4+128GB version, all of which are Wi-Fi models. Nokia sells the T20 for $249.99 (Wi-Fi). Although it is more expensive, it has more RAM and double the storage of the base Galaxy Tab A8. It also has a higher resolution screen, a greater capacity battery, and ships with a slightly faster charger. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has the advantage of better audio, a slightly better processor, and longer software support. Samsung's tablet is also available in more colors (Gray, Silver, and Pink Gold) than the Nokia T20 (Ocean Blue).

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Source: Nokia, Samsung