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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
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| Global Score | |
| 55.5 | 61.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 4.4, 4.2 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| -- | 2012-02-26 |
| 8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 12.70 ounces | 20.74 ounces |
| $ 175.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MTK8121 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.19 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA |
| SIM | -- |
| 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 6.08 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is much better than Lenovo Tab A8, having a 61.4 score against 55.5. The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) design is just a little bit thicker and notably heavier than the Lenovo Tab A8. These tablets have Android operating system, but Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has an older 4.1 version while Lenovo Tab A8 has Android 4.4.
Lenovo Tab A8 features a little bit better processing power than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and although they both have 1 GB of RAM memory, the Lenovo Tab A8 also has a higher number of cores (and also faster). The Lenovo Tab A8 has a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a much smaller screen, and they both have exactly the same 1280 x 800 resolution, the Lenovo Tab A8 also counts with a greater screen pixel density.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with just a bit better camera than Lenovo Tab A8, although it has a camera in the back with way less MP resolution. The Lenovo Tab A8 features a better memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a SD memory card expansion slot that admits a maximum of 32 GB against 64 GB, it also counts with more internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with a way better battery lifetime than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a 7000mAh battery size instead of 4200mAh.
Although Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Lenovo Tab A8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Lenovo Tab A8. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Lenovo Tab A8, and give up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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