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| Global Score | |
| 55.5 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 4.4, 4.2 | Windows 8 |
| -- | 2012-08-29 |
| 8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 12.70 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| -- | Blue |
| $ 175.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MTK8121 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| SIM | -- |
| 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 144 hours standby time |
| 6.08 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has an overall score of 69.2, which is way better than the Lenovo Tab A8's global score of 55.5. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 comes with Windows 8 operating system, and Lenovo Tab A8 comes with Android 4.4 operating system. Samsung ATIV Tab 5's construction is thicker and heavier than Lenovo Tab A8.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features a bit more powerful processor than Lenovo Tab A8, because although it has a lower number of cores , it also counts with a larger amount of RAM memory. The Lenovo Tab A8 has a little more vivid display than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because although it has a bit lower 1280 x 800 pixels resolution and a way smaller display, it also counts with a better count of pixels per display inch.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 shoots slightly better pictures and videos than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a much better resolution camera. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features a much bigger storage for applications and games than Lenovo Tab A8, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity.
Lenovo Tab A8 has a little longer battery life than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because it has 4200mAh of battery capacity.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is more expensive than Lenovo Tab A8, but you can get a much better tablet for that few more dollars.
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