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| Global Score | |
| 66.3 | 59.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Lenovo |
| -- | Android 4.4 |
| 2015-05-01 | 2014-09-03 |
| 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches | -- |
| 21.92 ounces | 10.55 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, White and Yellow |
| $ 375.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 1920 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 214 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.8 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset | Intel Atom chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Z3745 (Quad-Core 1860 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel HD GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.49 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 5.5 | 4.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4290mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 6.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Compass |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 3 has a global score of 66.3, which is better than the Lenovo Tab S8-50's general score of 59.6. Lenovo Tab S8-50 counts with just a bit better hardware performance than Microsoft Surface 3, although it has lesser RAM, they both have a Quad-Core CPU. Lenovo Tab S8-50 has a lot better looking screen than Microsoft Surface 3, because although it has a bit worse 1920 x 1200px resolution and a way smaller screen, it also counts with a greater screen density.
The Microsoft Surface 3 has a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Lenovo Tab S8-50, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 112 GB more internal memory capacity. The Lenovo Tab S8-50 counts with a superior camera than Microsoft Surface 3. Both of them have a same resolution back-facing camera.
The Lenovo Tab S8-50 has a much better battery performance than Microsoft Surface 3.
Microsoft Surface 3 is a lot more expensive than Lenovo Tab S8-50, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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