Rugged tablet / 8″ / Android 12
Tuga A8
The all-rounder. Fits the van door pocket.
Eight inches is the middle of the three sizes. It is big enough to fill in a form, read a drawing or follow a route without pinching and zooming, and small enough to hold in one hand up a ladder or drop into a van door pocket. The 1000 nit screen stays readable in direct sun, and the housing is sealed to IP67. The 8000mAh battery is removable, so a charged spare can take over on a long day. VESA mount points and pogo pin contacts on the back mean it locks into a vehicle dock on the road and comes out as a site tablet when you get there. 4G with dual SIM, NFC and GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou are built in.
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What it is good at
- 1000 nit screen you can read on a bright roof
- Removable 8000mAh battery, so a spare doubles your shift
- VESA mount points, so it is a dashboard unit and site tablet in one
- Dual SIM 4G for patchy rural coverage
What arrives
- Tuga A8 tablet
- Removable battery
- USB-C cable
- UK power adapter
- Quick start guide
Specification
Full specification
Tuga A8| Screen | 8" IPS, AGC glass |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Memory | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | microSD slot |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Battery | 8000mAh removable |
| Operating system | Android 12 |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core, up to 2.3GHz |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
| Ports | USB-C, DC in, dual SIM, microSD, pogo pin |
| Camera | 13MP autofocus rear with flash + 5MP front |
Features
Accessories that fit
Vehicle Mounting Dock
Locking VESA mount with DC power input. Bolts to a dashboard or windscreen and keeps the tablet secure and charged on the road.
Fits: Tuga A8, Tuga A10, Tuga W8, Tuga W10
Hand Strap
Adjustable hand strap with 360 degree rotation. A secure grip for one handed use on a ladder or in a riser.
Fits: Tuga A8, Tuga A10, Tuga W8, Tuga W10
Capacitive Stylus
Precision capacitive stylus for signatures and detail work when the gloves are off. Includes a clip for a pocket or case.
Fits: Tuga A8, Tuga A10, Tuga W8, Tuga W10, Tuga WH6
Tempered Glass Screen Protector (2 Pack)
9H tempered glass protectors. An extra layer of scratch and impact resistance. Two in the pack because you work on site, not in an office.
Fits: Tuga A6, Tuga A8, Tuga A10, Tuga WH6, Tuga W8, Tuga W10
Spare Battery for Tuga A8
A genuine replacement 8000mAh battery for the Tuga A8, fitted by you: a charged spare takes over mid shift, and a worn cell is a part to replace rather than a reason to replace the device. Price and lead time on request.
Fits: Tuga A8
Set up for the van in one go
The Tuga A8 with the dock that keeps it secure and charged on the road, and the charger for the cab. Three lines, one button, no bundle pricing: £514 in total, with any team discount worked out at checkout as usual.
- Tuga A8 (£379)
- Vehicle Mounting Dock (£109)
- 12V DC Car Charger (£26)
How it sits in the range
Head to head: A6 vs A8 · A8 vs A10 · A8 vs WH6 · A8 vs W8 · A8 vs W10
| Model | Size | OS | Sealing | Battery | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuga A6 | 6″ handheld | Android 15 | IP67 | 5050mAh removable | 277g | £349 |
| Tuga A8 | 8″ tablet | Android 12 | IP67 | 8000mAh removable | Not listed | £379 |
| Tuga A10 Our pick for Android | 10.1″ tablet | Android 14 | IP68 | 8000mAh | 680g | £449 |
| Tuga WH6 | 6.5″ handheld | Windows 11 IoT | IP65 | 4000mAh removable | 470g | £699 |
| Tuga W8 | 8″ tablet | Windows 11 Pro | IP65 | 5000mAh removable | 910g | £629 |
| Tuga W10 Our pick for Windows | 10.1″ tablet | Windows 11 Pro | IP65 | 5000mAh removable | 1197g | £649 |
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Other devices
Handheld / 6″ / Android
Tuga A6
The one that lives in your pocket.
Tablet / 10.1″ / Android
Tuga A10
Full-size. For drawings you actually need to read.
Handheld / 6.5″ / Windows
Tuga WH6
Windows in your pocket.