News > Computers Samsung Reveals the New Galaxy Tab A8 Available in the US starting January 2022 By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on December 15, 2021 09:00AM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Tech Leaders Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Women in Gaming Close Samsung has officially revealed the Galaxy Tab A8, the latest addition to its mid-tier series of devices that aim to fit all types of lifestyles and budgets. According to Samsung, the Tab A8 delivers powerful performance hidden inside a lightweight, slim design. The new tablet sports a 10.5-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and supports a wide array of Galaxy devices and apps, making it perfect for remote work or as an entertainment device. Samsung In addition to the 10.5-inch display, the Tab A8 comes with four stereo speakers outfitted with Dolby Atmos. The tablet’s processor and memory have been given a 10 percent performance boost compared to the Tab A7. Combined with Samsung TV Plus, the Tab A8 can deliver an immersive viewing experience with little lag. It comes in three different models, each with different RAM and internal storage. The largest is 4GB of RAM with 128 storage; however, they can all be upgraded to 1TB of storage with a microSD card. Features include Multi-Active Window, which splits the screen in half to allow you to use two apps simultaneously. It has an 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, and a Screen Recorder feature, so you can record clear, high-definition videos. Samsung You can also connect the Tab A8 to a Galaxy smartphone to share texts, webpages, images, and more between the two. The Tab A8 will be available in Gray, Silver, and Pink Gold in Europe starting late December. The rest of the world can get their hands on one starting January 2022. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit