Lenovo IdeaPad K1
#7442
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000
#6450Category Breakdown
Lenovo IdeaPad K1
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.454.3
Summary
- The Lenovo IdeaPad K1 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 both feature a 10.1-inch display with the same resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, but the K1 uses a TFT panel while the N8000 employs a PLS panel, which typically offers better viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, the N8000 has a more powerful quad-core Exynos 4412 processor compared to the dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 in the K1, resulting in superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the N8000 can capture video at 30fps, while the K1 is limited to 720p.
- The K1 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 7400 mAh compared to the N8000's 7000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The K1 runs on an older Android 3.1, while the N8000 comes with Android 4.0.3, upgradable to 4.4.2, offering a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the K1 is heavier at 750g and thicker at 13.3mm, while the N8000 is lighter at 600g and slimmer at 8.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo IdeaPad K1
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 800, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 3G & WiFi
Display
Size
10.1"
10.1"
Type
TFT
PLS
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
ULP GeForce
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.9 MP
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7400 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 7400 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 7000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
264 x 189 x 13.3 mm (10.39 x 7.44 x 0.52 in)
262 x 180 x 8.9 mm (10.31 x 7.09 x 0.35 in)
Weight
750 g
600 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Red, Brown
Black, White/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA (region dependent)
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb)
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb)
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes