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Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)

What Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) does better (12) and where Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen)
5.3Score
12 advantages≈ $280
Higher score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $250
3.9Display3.6
4.0Performance2.5
5.4Battery3.9
3.7Memory & storage3.4
5.3Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen)Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
158.8 × 251.27.5161.9 × 246.86.9
Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen)Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)Difference
Height251.2 mm246.8 mm+4.4 mm
Width158.8 mm161.9 mm−3.1 mm
Thickness7.5 mm6.9 mm+0.6 mm
Weight465 g508 g−43 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) better than Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)?

  1. AnTuTu score415,355 vs 308,208+35%
  2. RAM6 GB vs 4 GB+50%
  3. Battery capacity7,700 mAh vs 7,040 mAh+9%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,457 vs 1,419+3%
  5. Wired charging20 W vs 15 W+33%
  6. Process6 nm vs 12 nm2×
  7. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz+20%
  8. Charged in 30 min25% vs 13%+92%
  9. Peak brightness400 nits vs 350 nits+14%
  10. Weight465 g vs 508 g+9%
  11. Front camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  12. Resolution (long side)2,000 px vs 1,920 px+4%

Why is Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) better than Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen)?

  1. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme172 vs 185+8%
  2. Thickness7.5 mm vs 6.9 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight465 g508 g
Thickness7.5 mm6.9 mm
Height251.2 mm246.8 mm
Width158.8 mm161.9 mm
ColoursStorm Grey, Frost BlueGray, Silver, Pink Gold
Display
Screen size10.6″10.5″
PanelIPS LCDTFT LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,200 px1,200 px
Resolution (long side)2,000 px1,920 px
Pixel density220 ppi216 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits350 nits
Screen-to-body ratio80.3%80%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G - LTE modelUnisoc Tiger T618
Chip makerQualcommUnisoc
Process6 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2 GHz
GPUAdreno 610 - LTE model Mali-G52 MC2 - Wi-Fi only modelMali G52 MP2
AnTuTu score415,355308,208
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,4571,419
3DMark Wild Life Extreme172185
Memory
RAM6 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity7,700 mAh7,040 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging20 W15 W
Charged in 30 min25%13%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stylus supportYes—
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, gyroAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2.2—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Front camera8 MP5 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—One UI 6
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