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Lenovo TAB 7 Essential vs Lenovo Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen)

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 14identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen) has 50 cd/m² more display brightness than the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential (350 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The Lenovo Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen) has 4 more processor cores than the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential (8 vs 4). The Lenovo Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen) has 1 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential (2.3 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). Display diagonal: 17.8 cm (7") on the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential, 20.3 cm (8") on the Lenovo Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen). Display resolution: 1024 x 600 pixels on the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential, 1920 x 1200 pixels on the Lenovo Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen).

  • Display diagonal
    • TAB 7 Essential:17.8 cm (7")
    • Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen):20.3 cm (8")
  • Display resolution
    • TAB 7 Essential:1024 x 600 pixels
    • Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen):1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Display brightness
    • TAB 7 Essential:300 cd/m²
    • Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen):350 cd/m²
  • Processor cores
    • TAB 7 Essential:4
    • Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen):8
  • Processor frequency
    • TAB 7 Essential:1.3 GHz
    • Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen):2.3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TAB 7 Essential:1 GB
    • Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen):4 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • TAB 7 Essential:8 GB
    • Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen):64 GB
  • Graphics card
    • TAB 7 Essential:IMG GE8300
    • Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen):PowerVR GE8320

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Comparison of TAB 7 Essential, Tab M8 FHD (2nd Gen)
52 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17.8 cm (7")20.3 cm (8")
Panel typeIPSIPS
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 600 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Display brightnessDiffers300 cd/m²350 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWUXGA
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerMediaTekMediaTek
Processor coresDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor modelKnown for oneMT8167DUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers8 GB64 GB
Storage mediaeMMCeMMC
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics1 differ
Graphics cardDiffersIMG GE8300PowerVR GE8320
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Camera2 differ
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP13 MP
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP5 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.05.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WWANNot installedNot installed
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlatinum Grey
Device typeMobile tabletMobile tablet
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Battery1 differ
Battery includedYesYes
Battery capacityDiffers3450 mAh5000 mAh
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter output voltage5 V5 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers1 A2 A
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source198.2 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122.6 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.15 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR,RoHS

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