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Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:4 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Apple A13

Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 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 91% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of tablets
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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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 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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 86% of models
Score components

22%

5.2

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

4.6

Camera

14%

4.2

Battery

12%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Software & Features

5%

6.4

Design

3%

3.6

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 86%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 63% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
512MB + 4GB
Other versions:
1GB + 4GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

22%

5.2

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

4.6

Camera

14%

4.2

Battery

12%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Software & Features

5%

6.4

Design

3%

3.6

Audio & Multimedia

5.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.5
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 0.5 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 97.1% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 86.8% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the storage of 98.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Apple A13
This tablet uses the Apple A13 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 89.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
149 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 149 ppi which is lower than that of 86.8% of tablets and equal to that of 9.2% 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
2 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than that of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 0.3 MP which is lower than in 93% of tablets and equal to that in 7% 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
3,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 96.3% of tablets and equal to those in 0.5% 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
?
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
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% 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
?
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
155 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 155 g which is lighter than 100% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
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
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A13 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A13 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 68.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (155 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    155 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.
  • 4.33x cheaper
    Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£60 vs £260).
    £60 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 4.33x cheaper
    Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£60 vs £260).
    £60 vs £260
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A13 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A13 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 68.4% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (155 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    155 g vs 490 g
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 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.
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-400 MP2 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 54.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 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
  • 4.81x less popular
    Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.51 vs 7.1).
    6.51 vs 7.1
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-400 MP2 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • 93.8% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (4 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 64 GB
  • 85.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (2.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    2.13 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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.
  • 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 (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 33.5% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 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
  • 61 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (160 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    160 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No touch autofocus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • 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 burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (1080x24 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    1080x24 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 54.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 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.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (3 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    3.0 vs 5.0
  • 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)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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 multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    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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    Polaroid S8
    the average tablet
    Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 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 voice command support
    This tablet does not support voice commands, the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets include voice command support.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 6 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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What customers like about Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB)

  • Lightweight and easy-to-carry design suits basic mobile use
  • Includes an HDMI output for connecting to external displays
  • MicroSD card support helps expand the very limited internal storage
  • Offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Very affordable pricing for a simple entry-level tablet

What customers don't like about Polaroid S8 (512MB + 4GB)

  • Internal storage is extremely limited at around 4GB
  • Processor performance is slow, with long app and game load times
  • 1024 x 600 screen resolution looks dated and somewhat grainy
  • Battery life is weak, especially during intensive use
  • Some versions lack native Google Play access, limiting app availability

Verdict

The Polaroid S8 is an entry-level 8-inch tablet featuring a capacitive multitouch screen with a 1024 x 768 resolution and Mali 400MP2 graphics. It is powered by a 1.0GHz or 1.6GHz dual-core ARM processor, equipped with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal flash storage, and runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. Key characteristics include dual front and rear cameras, built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth technology, and an HDMI output for connecting to high-definition devices. Main pros include its highly portable, lightweight design and the inclusion of versatile connectivity options like a microSD card slot for expandable storage. However, cons include very limited multitasking capabilities due to the low RAM, slow overall performance, and a relatively short battery life of approximately 2 to 5 hours.

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