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Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)

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

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Compare Microsoft Surface RT X Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB) 16Points
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) Compare Lenovo ThinkPad 8 X
Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)} 16 Advantages Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB) vs Surface RT (64GB)} 4 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
+2.4GHz 32bit Quad-core149%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs2GB LPDDR2
+128GB184%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs64GB (45GB available)
+430 grams (15.05 ounces)58%
Lighter		vs680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7%
Thinner		vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1200x1920 pixels120%
Higher resolution screen		vs768x1366 pixels
+273 PPI84%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs148 PPI
+(back) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP125%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.		vsUSB 2.0
8.3"vs+10.6"28%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+4120 mAh129%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
17 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
ModelThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Surface RT (64GB)
Other model namesLenovo ThinkPad 8.3 WiFiTablet Microsoft Surface RT 1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLenovoMicrosoft
Release date1/1/201410/26/2012
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)132 x 224.3 millimeters (5.2 x 8.83 in)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)
Weight430 grams (15.05 ounces)680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size8.3" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels768x1366 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)273 PPI148 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
System versionWindows 8.1 ProWindows RT 8.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows RT 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Intel Atom Z377032bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.4GHz Bay Trail (Quad-core)		Penta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerIntel HD GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBrowsermark: 73180 (v1)

💽 Memory and storage

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB64GB (45GB available)
SSD
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 3.0USB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3
Battery capacity1800 mAh4120 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours8 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• USB On-The-Go
• SRS Sound
• ThinkPad OneLink Dock Pro
• Quickshot Cover		• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT

☢️ Radiation rate

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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