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| Global Score | |
| 55.5 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4, 4.2 | Windows 8 Pro |
| -- | 2012-06-18 |
| 8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 12.70 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 175.00 | $ 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 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MTK8121 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (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 |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro is much better than Lenovo Tab A8, having a 63.2 score against 55.5. Although it's the best tablet in this comparison, the Microsoft Surface Pro is a much thicker and much heavier tablet than Lenovo Tab A8. Microsoft Surface Pro comes with Windows 8 Pro OS, while Lenovo Tab A8 has Android 4.4 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro features a little faster processor than Lenovo Tab A8, because although it has less cpu cores , it also counts with a greater amount of RAM and a graphics processor. Microsoft Surface Pro features just a bit better looking display than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a little bit higher screen density, a lot higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a lot larger display.
Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Lenovo Tab A8, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Lenovo Tab A8 has a much better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a camera in the back with lot more MP.
Lenovo Tab A8 features a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Lenovo Tab A8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Lenovo Tab A8. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Lenovo Tab A8, and give up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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