Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 55.5 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 4.4, 4.2 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| -- | 2018-09-20 |
| 8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 12.70 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| -- | Black |
| $ 175.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MTK8121 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 8.03 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has an overall score of 68.3, which is a lot better than the Lenovo Tab A8's global score of 55.5. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) construction has the same thickness than Lenovo Tab A8, but it is a bit lighter. These devices use Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has the newer 8.1 Oreo version and Lenovo Tab A8 has Android 4.4 version, giving you a couple additional features and performance tweaks.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) features just a bit better hardware performance than Lenovo Tab A8, and although they both have 4 CPU cores, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) also has a greater amount of RAM memory. Lenovo Tab A8 has a little bit better screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018). Both of them have the same exact 1280 x 800 resolution, a higher pixel amount in each inch in the display and a display of the same size.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) shoots way better photos and videos than Lenovo Tab A8. Both have the same resolution camera in the back. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a superior memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a SD memory card expansion slot that allows a maximum of 400 GB and 32 GB internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has better battery performance than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a 19% greater battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a lot more expensive than Lenovo Tab A8, but you can get a much better tablet for that few extra dollars.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.