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Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8161

Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

6.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

3.1

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

5.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 79%
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 87%
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Available versions:
1GB + 16GB
Other versions:
1GB + 8GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

5.4

Display

16%

6.0

Camera

14%

3.1

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

5.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.2
User score
User score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has a user popularity of 4.8 points, which is lower than 49.5% of Tablets.
4.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
MediaTek MT8161
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8161 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 93.6% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
184 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 184 ppi which is lower than that of 74.2% of tablets and equal to that of 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,290 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,290 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 80.9% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
360 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 360 g which is lighter than 79.2% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.8% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 26.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (360 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    360 g vs 490 g
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 50.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (125 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    125 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 26.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (360 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    360 g vs 490 g
  • 50.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (125 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    125 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T720 MP2 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T720 MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 34.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,290 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,290 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 15.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (6.91 vs 8.000).
    6.91 vs 8
  • 5.2% worse value for money
    Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.75 vs 7.1).
    6.75 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T720 MP2 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T720 MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 75% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 57% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 17.9% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (184 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    184 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 33 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (368 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    368 nits vs 401 nits
  • 32 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (368 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    368 nits vs 400 nits
  • 37 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (184 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    184 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 34.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,290 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,290 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 0.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 4 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019).
    June 2015
    2015 vs 2019

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Excellent battery life, often lasting over 11 hours in web-surfing tests
  • Immersive front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Lightweight and comfortable design that is easy to hold
  • Vibrant and bright 8-inch IPS display for media consumption
  • Affordable price point offering high value for basic tasks
  • Includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Minimal bloatware with a software experience close to stock Android

What customers don't like about Lenovo Tab 2 A8 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Sluggish performance and slow app loading times
  • Limited multitasking capabilities due to having only 1GB of RAM
  • Poor camera quality with grainy, washed-out images
  • Low screen resolution (1280 x 800) by modern standards
  • Unusual physical button placement with volume above power
  • Touchscreen sensitivity can sometimes be inconsistent
  • Thick bezels around the display compared to rival tablets

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50 WiFi is a budget-friendly 8-inch tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 IPS display, a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT8161 quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage expandable via microSD. Its main characteristics include a slim 8.9mm profile, dual front-facing speakers enhanced with Dolby Atmos technology, and a 4290mAh battery providing up to 8–11 hours of usage. Key pros are its affordable price point, impressive battery life for its class, and relatively clean Android 5.0 Lollipop software. However, cons include sluggish performance during multitasking, a low-resolution screen by modern standards, and mediocre camera quality that often produces grainy or washed-out images.

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