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| Global Score | |
| 60.9 | 67 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 |
| -- | 2014-09-04 |
| 8.27 x 5.87 x 0.28 inches | 8.39 x 4.97 x 0.38 inches |
| 14.78 ounces | 13.86 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 170.00 | $ 515.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 283 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8026 chipset |
| 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 (Quad-Core 1330 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP | 3.10 MP + 1.20 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | -- |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 7.37 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 2.5 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6400mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4450mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 31 hours talk time |
| 7.84 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active is just a bit better than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), with a 67 score against 60.9. These tablets come with the same Android 4.4 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't notice any difference in that aspect. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active is a just a little lighter but much thicker tablet than the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android).
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) has a sharper display than Galaxy Tab Active, and although they both have a same size display, the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) also has a greater screen pixels density and a way better 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) features a little better processing power than Galaxy Tab Active, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processor, and they both have the same number of cores, the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) also counts with a 64-bits CPU and more RAM.
The Galaxy Tab Active features as much memory capacity for games and applications as the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) one, both have exactly the same internal storage and a slot for an SD memory card that supports up to 64 GB. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) has a very superior battery life than Galaxy Tab Active, because it has a 44% bigger battery size.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) captures much better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab Active, because it has a back camera with a way better resolution.
Although Galaxy Tab Active is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android). If you want to save a few dollars, you can get Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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