Lenovo Idea Tab vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)

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Phone Names Lenovo Idea Tab Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model onlyGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 / 1800 - cellular model onlyHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - cellular model only-
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE - cellular model only
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch
Announced2025, September 072021, December 15
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, OctoberAvailable. Released 2022, January 17
Body
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back-
Dimensions254.6 x 166.2 x 7 mm (10.02 x 6.54 x 0.28 in)246.8 x 161.9 x 6.9 mm (9.72 x 6.37 x 0.27 in)
SIMNano-SIM - cellular model onlyNano-SIM (cellular model only)
Weight480 g (1.06 lb)508 g (1.12 lb)
Display
ProtectionMohs level 5-
Resolution2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
Size11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)10.5 inches, 319.7 cm2 (~80.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nitsTFT LCD
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Unisoc Tiger T618 (12 nm)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali G52 MP2
OSAndroid 15, up to 2 major Android upgradesAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXCmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera
Single8 MP, (wide), AF8 MP, AF
VideoYes1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
Single5 MP5 MP
VideoYes1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack -Yes
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
NFCNoNo
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pinsUSB Type-C 2.0
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Charging20W wired15W wired
TypeLi-Ion 7040 mAhLi-Po 7040 mAh
Misc
ColorsLuna grey, Polar blueGray, Silver, Pink Gold
ModelsTB336FU, TB336ZUSM-X200, SM-X205
Price$ 119.99About 230 EUR
SAR EU-0.92 W/kg (body)
EU LABEL
Battery94:01h endurance, 1000 cycles-
EnergyClass E-
Free fallClass E (9 falls)-
RepairabilityClass A-