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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 64.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Lenovo |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 8.1 |
| 2011-03-22 | 0000-00-00 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 8.83 x 5.20 x 0.35 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 15.49 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 449.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 273 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom Z3770 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Bay Trail (Quad-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB (1067 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.47 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 5.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, getting a global score of 64.2 against 58.1. The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 counts with Windows 8.1 operating system, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with Android 3.0 operating system. Lenovo ThinkPad 8's construction is a bit lighter but a little thicker than the Galaxy Tab 8.9.
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 has just a bit better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a way higher resolution of 1920 x 1200px and a way better screen density. The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 has a lot bigger storage for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity.
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 features a much better performing CPU than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a larger number of cores. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a much better battery lifetime than Lenovo ThinkPad 8. The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 captures much clearer photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back camera with way more megapixels and a lot better video quality.
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 costs a lot more than Galaxy Tab 8.9, but you can get a better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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