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| Global Score | |
| 49.3 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 2.3 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| -- | 2012-08-15 |
| 7.68 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 14.11 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| Blue | -- |
| $ 130.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| -- | Super PLS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| TI OMAP 3622 (Single-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 7.38 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, SD external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP | 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3550mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 192 hours standby time |
| 5.52 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE is way better than the Lenovo IdeaPad A1, with a general score of 61.7 against 49.3. These devices include Android OS, but Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a newer 4.1 version while Lenovo IdeaPad A1 has Android 2.3 version. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE construction is thinner and somewhat lighter than the Lenovo IdeaPad A1.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a slightly better display than Lenovo IdeaPad A1. They have a display of the same size, exactly the same resolution of 600 x 1024px and a greater pixels quantity in each inch of screen. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with a bit better processor than Lenovo IdeaPad A1, because it has an additional graphics processing unit, more RAM and more cpu cores.
Lenovo IdeaPad A1 counts with more storage capacity to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 32 GB internal storage. Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE shoots much better videos and photos than Lenovo IdeaPad A1, because it has a better 3.2 MP resolution camera in the back.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with a little better battery lifetime than Lenovo IdeaPad A1, because it has a 13 percent bigger battery capacity.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE costs exactly the same than the Lenovo IdeaPad A1, making buying this tablet a simple decision.
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