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Lenovo TAB 2 A8
16 GB LTEMicrosoft Surface Pro
128 GB| Global Score | |
| 60.1 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Microsoft |
| Android 5.0 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 0000-00-00 | 2012-06-18 |
| 8.27 x 4.92 x 0.35 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 11.64 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| Blue, Pink and White | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 259.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MT8732 chipset | -- |
| 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| ARM Mali-T760 MP2 (Dual-Core 416 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 1.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | -- |
| 5.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro is slightly better than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, having a score of 63.2 against 60.1. The Microsoft Surface Pro is a a lot thicker and a lot heavier tablet than the Lenovo TAB 2 A8. The Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro OS, while Lenovo TAB 2 A8 has Android 5.0 OS. The Lenovo TAB 2 A8 features just a bit better hardware performance than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has less RAM memory, it also counts with a 64-bit processor, a larger number of cores (although slower) and a faster 832 megahertz graphics processor.
The Microsoft Surface Pro has just a bit better looking screen than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, because it has a lot larger display, a little higher pixels density and a way better resolution of 1080 x 1920px. The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a superior memory capacity for applications and games than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 112 GB more internal storage.
The Lenovo TAB 2 A8 features a much better battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro. The Lenovo TAB 2 A8 counts with a superior camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a camera with a way higher 5 megapixels resolution.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it costs a lot more than Lenovo TAB 2 A8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Lenovo TAB 2 A8. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy the Lenovo TAB 2 A8, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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