Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 61.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Lenovo |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Windows 8.1 |
| 2015-05-02 | -- |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 8.27 x 5.87 x 0.28 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 15.03 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| $ 160.00 | $ 619.00 |
| 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 | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 7.56 |
| 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 | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is a bit better than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, having a global score of 61.9 against 60.5. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with Windows 8.1 operating system, while Galaxy Tab A 9.7 counts with Android 7.1 Nougat operating system. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is a just a little lighter and just a little bit thinner tablet than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with a much more vibrant display than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a lot better 1200 x 1920 resolution and a lot higher screen density. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) features a quite bigger storage capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has a slot for an SD memory card that admits a maximum of 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with 16 GB more internal storage.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) counts with just a little better performance than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and although they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) also has a higher amount of RAM and a 64 bits processor. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) has a bit superior battery duration than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has 6400mAh of battery capacity instead of 6000mAh.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) has a greater camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a back camera with a way higher 8 mega-pixels resolution.
Although Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Windows) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy Tab A 9.7. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy Galaxy Tab A 9.7, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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