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| Global Score | |
| 66.3 | 60.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Lenovo |
| -- | Android 4.4 |
| 2015-05-01 | -- |
| 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches | 8.27 x 5.87 x 0.28 inches |
| 21.92 ounces | 14.78 ounces |
| $ 375.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 1920 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 214 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.8 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset | -- |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor | 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 (Quad-Core 1330 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel HD GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 6.16 |
| 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 | GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6400mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 3 is a bit better than the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), having a overall score of 66.3 against 60.9. The Microsoft Surface 3 design is way heavier and somewhat thicker than the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android). The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) features a bit faster processor than Microsoft Surface 3, because although it has less RAM, and they both have 4 cores, the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) also counts with a 64-bits CPU.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) features a much better looking display than Microsoft Surface 3, because although it has a quite lower 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution and a much smaller display, it also counts with a greater display pixel density. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) captures much clearer videos and photos than Microsoft Surface 3. Both have a camera with an 8 MP resolution.
The Microsoft Surface 3 has a much better storage capacity for games and applications than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with more internal storage capacity. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) features a very superior battery life than Microsoft Surface 3.
Although Microsoft Surface 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more 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 prefer to save some dollars, you can buy Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), letting go a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your money.
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