Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 receives mixed reviews, with many praising its solid build, bright sunlight-readable screen, and good value for the price. However, a recurring and significant complaint is that refurbished units frequently arrive without the advertised rugged protective case and sometimes with a non-original S Pen, which undermines the ruggedness claims. Performance is generally good after updates, though some users note slow initial setup and bloatware issues.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Bright screen in sunlight
- Good value for price
- Removable battery
- Fingerprint lock capability
Cons
- Missing rugged case in refurbished units
- Non-original S Pen included
- Slow initial software update process
- Bloatware difficult to remove
- No quick-start guide included
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, bundling a premium tablet with keyboard, pen, and stand at a competitive price. Users love the vibrant 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and impressive Harman Kardon speakers. However, some criticize the software experience, noting glitches, a lackluster AI, and limited storage expansion, while a few mention thermal throttling during gaming and a finicky stylus connection.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Included keyboard and pen
- Vibrant 144Hz display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Impressive Harman Kardon speakers
Cons
- Software glitches and bugs
- Limited storage, no microSD
- AI features underwhelming
- Thermal throttling during gaming
- Stylus connection issues
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.7 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Cores | 8★ | 1 |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 12.7" |
| Resolution | 1200 px | 2944 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average gpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
No current pricing available
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
Verdict
Scores 64 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.
