Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad 8 vs Apple iPad tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2014 4:44 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:44 PM

Compare Apple iPad X Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Apple iPad (3G 16GB) Compare Lenovo ThinkPad 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)

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13 Advantages Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)
+2.4GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+128GB10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+430 grams (15.05 ounces)70% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)52% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1200x1920 pixels193% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+273 PPI107% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8.3"	vs	+9.7"17% Larger screen
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+2300000 apps (App Store)130% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Other model names	Lenovo ThinkPad 8.3 WiFi	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Lenovo	Apple
Release date	1/1/2014	4/30/2010
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	132 x 224.3 millimeters (5.2 x 8.83 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	430 grams (15.05 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	8.3" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x1920 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	273 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
System version	Windows 8.1 Pro	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Intel Atom Z3770	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.4GHz Bay Trail (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Intel HD Graphics	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 3.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	10 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • USB On-The-Go • SRS Sound • ThinkPad OneLink Dock Pro • Quickshot Cover	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered