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| Global Score | |
| 55.5 | 71.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Sony |
| Android 4.4, 4.2 | Android 4.4 |
| -- | 2014-09-03 |
| 8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches | 8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 inches |
| 12.70 ounces | 9.52 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 175.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MTK8121 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | Quad-Core 2500 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.19 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (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), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 4.6 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 1100 hours standby time 19 hours talk time |
| 6.08 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is much better than Lenovo Tab A8, having a score of 71.3 against 55.5. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is a much thinner and incredibly lighter tablet than the Lenovo Tab A8. Both tablets we are comparing use the same Android 4.4 OS, so you shouldn't see any difference regarding that.
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a superior CPU than Lenovo Tab A8, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has an extra graphics processor and a higher amount of RAM. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features a much better looking screen than Lenovo Tab A8, and although they both have a screen with the same size, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has a way better resolution of 1920 x 1200px and a higher pixels number in each screen inch.
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact shoots a lot better videos and photos than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a way more megapixels camera in the back. The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features a better memory capacity for games and applications than Lenovo Tab A8, and although they both have exactly the same 16 GB internal memory capacity, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has a slot for external memory cards that admits a maximum of 128 GB.
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features a little longer battery duration than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a 4500mAh battery size.
The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact costs a lot more money than Lenovo Tab A8, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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