Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 54.8 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2016-02-21 | 2015-05-02 |
| -- | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 11.61 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| $ 149.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| 64-bit (Quad-Core 1000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 4.8 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4290mAh Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.16 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is better than the Lenovo TAB3 8, getting a 62.8 score against 54.8. Both of these devices have Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has newer 7.1 Nougat version while Lenovo TAB3 8 has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version, counting with some additional features and better performance.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with a bit better CPU than Lenovo TAB3 8, although it has a lower amount of RAM, they both have the same number of cores. Lenovo TAB3 8 has a little sharper screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a same size display, the Lenovo TAB3 8 also has a little more pixels per screen inch and a quite better resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0's camera is very similar to the camera in Lenovo TAB3 8, they have a same resolution back camera. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 features a slightly bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Lenovo TAB3 8, and although they both have the same 16 GB internal memory capacity, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 also has a slot for an SD memory card that holds up to 128 GB.
Lenovo TAB3 8 counts with a bit better battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has 4290mAh of battery capacity instead of 4200mAh.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 costs a little more than Lenovo TAB3 8, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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