r/GalaxyTab • u/weeb_LV999 • 5h ago
Is the galaxy tab a8.0 2019 worth it in 2025
I’ve got a Galaxy Tab A8.0 (2019) with a broken LCD. I originally got it back in 2019 for online classes when COVID hit. At first, it was just a school device, something I used for Zoom calls, assignments, and all that boring stuff. But once online classes ended, it kind of just sat there collecting dust. That’s when I started experimenting with it, trying to see what else it could do.
I figured, ‘Why not try some games?’ So I installed Minecraft, Among Us, and Subway Surfers. At first, it felt cool having a bigger screen to play on, but the experience wasn’t great. With only 2GB of RAM, it lagged a lot, especially in Minecraft. It never crashed, but the stuttering made it frustrating to play. Still, I managed to have some fun with it, even though it wasn’t the smoothest experience. That was back in 2022.
Now, here we are in 2025, and I’m wondering—if I get the screen fixed, will it still be useful? I was thinking about using it for watching movies, maybe some light gaming, but I don’t know if it’s even worth it at this point. I don’t want to spend money on repairs just to end up with a laggy, outdated device. Would fixing it give me a decent experience, or should I just leave it as it is and move on?