Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 60.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Lenovo |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.4 |
| 2015-05-02 | -- |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 8.27 x 5.87 x 0.28 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 14.78 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| $ 160.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 8 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 5.9 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 (Quad-Core 1330 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.05 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 3 | 2.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 6400mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) is a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, getting a score of 60.9 against 60.5. Both of these devices use Android OS (Operating System), but Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) has the previous 4.4 version while Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has Android 7.1 Nougat. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android)'s design is just a little bit thinner and just a bit lighter than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) features a much sharper display than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with way more pixels per screen inch and a way higher 1200 x 1920px resolution. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) features a bit better processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and although they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) also has a 64 bits CPU and more RAM.
Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has just a bit more memory for games and applications than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), and although they both have equal 16 GB internal storage capacity, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 also has an external SD slot that allows a maximum of 128 GB. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) captures much better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a way more MP back camera.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) counts with a bit superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has 6400mAh of battery capacity.
Although Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) is a better device, it is a little more expensive than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab A 9.7. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), but if you don't you can save a couple dollars and get the Galaxy Tab A 9.7, giving up some features and specs.
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