Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 68.3 | 63.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Lenovo |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| 2018-09-20 | 2017-09-18 |
| 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches | 8.29 x 4.84 x 0.28 inches |
| 12.64 ounces | 10.58 ounces |
| Black | Black |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass |
| $ 250.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 8.28 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.03 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4850mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 6.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a global score of 68.3, which is just a bit better than Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus's 63.1 global score. Both tablets we are comparing include Android operating system, but Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has 8.1 Oreo version while Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus has Android 7.1 Nougat, giving you a couple nice extra features. Although Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is newer than the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus, it is thicker and somewhat heavier.
The Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus has a much better looking display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have a screen with the same size, the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus also has a way better 1200 x 1920 resolution and a better pixel density. The Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus features a bit better CPU than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have 2 GB of RAM, the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus also has a greater number of cores.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) takes slightly better videos and photos than Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus, although it has a worse (Full HD) video quality and a much less megapixels camera in the back. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a superior storage to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus, because it has an external memory card slot that allows up to 400 GB and 16 GB more internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a little better battery duration than Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus, because it has a 5000mAh battery size.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) costs a little more money than Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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