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| Global Score | |
| 53.4 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 3.1 | Android 3.0 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2011-03-22 |
| 10.40 x 7.40 x 0.50 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 27.20 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 190.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| LED | TFT |
| 149 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra T20 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1000 MB RAM | -- |
| GeForce GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.65 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7400mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.56 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a general score of 58.1, which is a little bit better than the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1's 53.4 overall score. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a a lot thinner and lighter tablet than Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1. Both tablets in this review include Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has the previous 3.0 version while Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 has Android 3.1.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 has a bit better processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both have the same number of cores. Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a sharper display than Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1, because although it has a little bit smaller display, and they both have the same exact resolution of 800 x 1280, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 also counts with a bit better display pixels density.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a way bigger memory capacity for applications and games than Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with more internal memory. Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 shoots a bit better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same video resolution, the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 also has a back camera with way more mega pixels.
Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 counts with superior battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 7400mAh battery size.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 is way more expensive than Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1, but you can get a better tablet for that extra dollars.
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