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| Global Score | |
| 54.9 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 3.0 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2011-03-22 |
| 4.10 x 7.50 x 0.35 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 9.44 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MT8127 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB (666 MHz) RAM | -- |
| ARM Mali-450 MP4 (700 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.64 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.72 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 2.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.17 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3450mAh Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 8.9 is just a bit better than the Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30, with a 58.1 score against 54.9. Both of these devices use Android operating system, but Galaxy Tab 8.9 has the older 3.0 version while Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30 has Android 4.4. Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a notably heavier but a little bit thinner device than the Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30.
The Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30 features a superior processing unit than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a graphics co-processor and 2 more CPU cores. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a little bit better looking screen than Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30, and although they both have the same screen pixel density, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 also has a bigger screen and a higher 800 x 1280 resolution.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a much better memory to store more games and applications than Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage capacity. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a bit better camera than Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30, because it has a camera in the back with a much higher 3 MP resolution.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a much better battery life than Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30, because it has a 6000mAh battery capacity instead of 3450mAh.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 costs a bit more money than Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30, but you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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