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Product comparison · 2 tablets

Lenovo Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek vs Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 22identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Panel type
    • IPS
    • TFT
  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
    • 1024 x 600 pixels
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.3 GHz
    • 1.7 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • 1 GB
    • 1.5 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • 8 GB
    • 16 GB
  • Rear camera
    • No
    • Yes
  • Front camera resolution (numeric)
    • 2 MP
    • 1.3 MP

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88 specifications
A

Lenovo

Idea Tab A7-40 Mediatek

Model A7-40

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B

Samsung

Galaxy Tab SM-T217TMKATMB tablet

Model SM-T217TMKATMB

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Display2 differ
Display diagonal17.8 cm (7")17.8 cm (7")
Panel typeDiffersIPSTFT
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1024 x 600 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitive
Processor2 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneMediatek
Processor modelKnown for oneMTK8121
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor architectureKnown for oneARM Cortex-A7
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB1.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one1 GB
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage mediaFlashFlash
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one64 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera2 differ
Rear cameraDiffersNoYes
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP1.3 MP
Rear camera typeKnown for oneSingle camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one3 MP
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
GeotaggingKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYes
Mobile network generationKnown for one4G
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Headphone outDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Messagingidentical
E-mailYesYes
Designidentical
Form factorSlateSlate
Product colourBlackBlack
Device typeMobile tabletMobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Google applicationsKnown for oneGoogle Play
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionDiffers4.24.2.2, Jellybean
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers3450 mAh4000 mAh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1
Battery life (max)Known for one7.5 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one7 h
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one100 h
Media formats2 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffersAMR, MP3, WMA3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, MIDI, MP3, MP4, OGA, OGG, OTA, WAV, WMA, XMF
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPG
Video formats supportedDiffers3GP, AVI, FLV, H.263, H.264, MKV, MPEG4, WMV3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers121.2 mm111 mm
Depth9.9 mm9.9 mm
HeightDiffers198 mm189.7 mm
WeightDiffers320 g309 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Keyboard includedNoNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Total storage capacityKnown for one8 GB
Wi-FiYesYes

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