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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 61.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Lenovo |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 8.1 |
| 2011-03-22 | -- |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 8.27 x 5.87 x 0.28 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 15.03 ounces |
| -- | Black |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 619.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 (Quad-Core 1330 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.61 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6400mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) has an overall score of 61.9, which is just a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 general score. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) construction is somewhat thinner and just a little lighter than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with Windows 8.1 operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with Android 3.0 operating system.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with a faster processing unit than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a larger number of cores and a 64-bit processor. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with a brighter display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a lot higher pixel quantity per inch of display and a much higher resolution of 1200 x 1920px.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a little bit better memory for games and applications than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows), because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 32 GB more internal memory capacity. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with a bit better battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 7% bigger battery size.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with a lot better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back-facing camera with much more megapixels.
Although Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab 8.9. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows), otherwise you can save some dollars and buy the Galaxy Tab 8.9, giving up some features and specifications.
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