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| Global Score | |
| 61.9 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 | Android 3.0 |
| -- | 2011-03-22 |
| 8.27 x 5.87 x 0.28 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 15.03 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 619.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 283 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 7.2 |
| 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 (Quad-Core 1330 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 2 GB RAM | -- |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.91 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.56 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | -- |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 7.37 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 2.5 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6400mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.84 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is a bit better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, getting a 61.9 score against 58.1. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with Windows 8.1 operating system, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 works with Android 3.0 operating system. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is a a little bit lighter and somewhat thinner portable tablet than Galaxy Tab 8.9.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) features a better display than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a way greater pixels quantity per inch in the display and a lot better resolution of 1200 x 1920. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) features a more powerful processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a higher number of cores and a 64-bit CPU.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) features a lot better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back facing camera with lot more mega pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a little bit more storage to store more games and applications than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows), because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with just a little better battery performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 6400mAh of battery capacity.
Although Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is a better device, it is way more expensive than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab 8.9. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get Galaxy Tab 8.9, letting go a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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