Lenovo IdeaPad K1
#7442
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010
#6451Category Breakdown
Lenovo IdeaPad K1
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010
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 N8010 both feature a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, but the K1 uses a TFT panel while the Note employs a PLS LCD, which typically offers better color accuracy and viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, the K1 is powered by a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, whereas the Note benefits from a more powerful quad-core Exynos 4412, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Note's camera can record video at 30fps compared to the K1's 720p.
- The K1 has a slightly larger 7400 mAh battery compared to the Note's 7000 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The K1 runs on Android 3.1, while the Note starts with Android 4.0.3 and is upgradable to 4.4.2, offering a more modern software experience with TouchWiz UI.
- In terms of build quality, the K1 is heavier at 750g and thicker at 13.3mm, while the Note is lighter at 597g and slimmer at 8.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo IdeaPad K1
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
10.1"
10.1"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
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
597 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Red, Brown
Black, White/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
HSPA / EVDO
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA (region dependent)
N/A
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, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, S-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