Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 71.3 | 60.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Lenovo |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 |
| 2014-09-03 | -- |
| 8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 inches | 8.27 x 5.87 x 0.28 inches |
| 9.52 ounces | 14.78 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 249.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1200 x 1920 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 283 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 2500 MHz processor | 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 (Quad-Core 1330 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 9.36 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 7.48 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 7 | 2.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 6400mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1100 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | -- |
| 6.32 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is better than the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), getting a general score of 71.3 against 60.9. The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact design is somewhat thinner and notably lighter than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android). Both tablets in our current comparison use the same Android 4.4 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any difference regarding OS features.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) and Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact count with very similar displays, they have the same count of pixels in each screen inch, the same resolution of 1200 x 1920 and a screen of the same size. Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a slightly better storage capacity for games and applications than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), and although they both have equal 16 GB internal storage capacity, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has an external SD slot that holds a maximum of 128 GB.
The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact counts with a little faster processing unit than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), because although it has a 32 bits processing unit against 64-bits, and they both have the same number of cores, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also counts with more RAM memory and a graphics processor.
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a slightly better camera than Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture, it also counts with a back facing camera with a better resolution. The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android) features a much better battery performance than Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, because it has a 42% greater battery size.
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact costs a lot more money than the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 8-inch (Android), but it's still a great choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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