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Lenovo TAB 2 A8
16 GB LTEApple iPad Air 2
128 GB Wi-Fi Only| Global Score | |
| 60.1 | 79.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Apple |
| Android 5.0 | iOS 8.x |
| 0000-00-00 | 2014-10-16 |
| 8.27 x 4.92 x 0.35 inches | 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.24 inches |
| 11.64 ounces | 15.41 ounces |
| Blue, Pink and White | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminium |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 259.00 | $ 271.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MT8732 chipset | Apple A8X chipset |
| 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | 64-bit Cyclone (Single-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| ARM Mali-T760 MP2 (Dual-Core 416 MHz) GPU | PowerVR GXA6850 GPU |
| 9.36 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 6.05 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Ion Battery | 7340mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 8.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPad Air 2 is much better than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, with a overall score of 79.3 against 60.1. Apple iPad Air 2 counts with iOS 8.x OS, while Lenovo TAB 2 A8 works with Android 5.0 OS. Apple iPad Air 2's body is heavier but thinner than Lenovo TAB 2 A8. Lenovo TAB 2 A8 features a bit better processor than Apple iPad Air 2, because although it has 1 GB less RAM, and they both have a 64-bits processing unit, the Lenovo TAB 2 A8 also counts with a graphics processing unit and a larger number of cores.
IPad Air 2 has a sharper screen than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, because it has a much better 2048 x 1536 resolution, a larger screen and more pixels per inch in the display. IPad Air 2 counts with a much greater storage for games and applications than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal storage.
Apple iPad Air 2 features a lot better camera than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, because it has a way better resolution camera. The iPad Air 2 features a much longer battery duration than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, because it has a 7340mAh battery size instead of 4200mAh.
The iPad Air 2 is a little more expensive than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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