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| Global Score | |
| 55.5 | 63 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 4.4, 4.2 | Android 4.4.2, 4.1 |
| -- | 2013-01-07 |
| 8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches | 10.30 x 7.00 x 0.35 inches |
| 12.70 ounces | 20.80 ounces |
| $ 175.00 | $ 605.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | -- |
| 189 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MTK8121 chipset | Samsung Exynos chipset |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | Quad-Core 1400 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.90 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | SIM |
| 4.6 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery | Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 720 hours standby time |
| 6.08 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE is much better than the Lenovo Tab A8, with a 63 score against 55.5. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE is a noticeably heavier device than Lenovo Tab A8, but both of them are 0.35inches thick. Both of these tablets have Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE has the newer 4.4.2 version and Lenovo Tab A8 has Android 4.4 version, so it provides some extra features and a performance increase.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE counts with a bit faster CPU than Lenovo Tab A8, and although they both have 4 cpu cores, the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE also has a greater amount of RAM. The Lenovo Tab A8 features a bit more vivid display than Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE, because although it has a lot smaller display, and they both have an equal 1280 x 800px resolution, the Lenovo Tab A8 also counts with more pixels per screen inch.
The Lenovo Tab A8 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE count with quite similar cameras, both of them have a same resolution back-facing camera. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE has just a bit more storage capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Lenovo Tab A8, and although they both have the same 16 GB internal storage capacity, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE also has a SD memory card expansion slot that holds a maximum of 64 GB.
Lenovo Tab A8 features a way better battery life than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE.
Although Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE is a better device, it is way more expensive than Lenovo Tab A8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Lenovo Tab A8. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Lenovo Tab A8, letting go some specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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