Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.4 | 60.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Lenovo |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 4.4 |
| 2016-04-01 | -- |
| 7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 inches | 8.27 x 5.87 x 0.28 inches |
| 9.98 ounces | 14.78 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| $ 150.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A7, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 (Quad-Core 1330 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Mali-T720 GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.06 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.71 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 6400mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) is a little bit better than Galaxy Tab A (2016), having a overall score of 60.9 against 60.4. Both devices in this comparison use Android OS, but the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) has the older 4.4 version and Galaxy Tab A (2016) has Android 5.1 Lollipop. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) is a somewhat thinner but extremely heavier portable tablet than Galaxy Tab A (2016).
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) features a much more vibrant display than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has a higher screen pixel density, a little bigger screen and a much better 1200 x 1920 resolution. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) has a bit better processing unit than Galaxy Tab A (2016), and although they both have a Quad-Core processing unit, the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) also has a 64-bit processing unit and more RAM.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) captures clearer pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has a back-facing camera with lot more mega pixels. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) has just a bit more memory to install games and applications than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has a slot for an SD memory card that supports up to 64 GB against 200 GB, it also counts with 16 GB internal memory capacity.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) features a very superior battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has a 6400mAh battery capacity.
Although Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) is a better device, it is a little more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016). If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), and give up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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