Compare tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
32 GBSM-T805
| Global Score | |
| 55.5 | 74.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 4.4, 4.2 | Android 4.4.2 |
| -- | 2014-06-12 |
| 8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches | 9.74 x 6.98 x 0.26 inches |
| 12.70 ounces | 16.47 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 175.00 | $ 189.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.5 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 189 pixels per inch | 288 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MTK8121 chipset | Exynos 5 Octa 5420 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz + Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G) and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 7900mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 8.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is much better than the Lenovo Tab A8, having a 74.3 score against 55.5. Galaxy Tab S 10.5's design is noticeably thinner but heavier than Lenovo Tab A8. Both tablets we are comparing here use Android OS (operating system), but the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has a more recent 4.4.2 version while Lenovo Tab A8 has Android 4.4.
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has a bit faster CPU than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has more cores and more RAM. The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 counts with a much better looking display than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a lot higher resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, a way better pixels quantity per inch in the display and a way larger screen.
Galaxy Tab S 10.5 counts with a much better camera than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a way higher resolution back-facing camera. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has a much better memory for games and applications than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has 32 GB internal memory capacity and an external SD slot that supports up to 128 GB.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has a way better battery lifetime than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has 7900mAh of battery capacity.
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 costs a little more than the Lenovo Tab A8, but you can get a much better tablet for that few more dollars.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.