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Lenovo Idea Tab 5G vs Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 2026

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Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • 480 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 32,000In Stock
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Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)

Alexa Tablet 8 (2026)

  • 329 g.
  • Screen: 1340 x 800 pixels, 180 ppi.
  • MediaTek MT8189 processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
KSh 31,700Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Idea Tab 5G if you want a bigger 7,040 mAh battery, a sharper 274 ppi screen and more storage (up to 256 GB). Choose the Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 if you want Wi-Fi 6 and a lighter build (329 g).

Weight

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
480 g
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
329 g

Display

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
1340 x 800 pixels, 180 ppi

Performance

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
MediaTek MT8189 processor

Connections

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Wi-Fi 5 support
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
Wi-Fi 6 support

Memory

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Up to 8 GB RAM
Amazon Alexa Tablet 8
4 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • Bigger battery: 7,040 mAh (vs 4,600 mAh).
  • Sharper screen: 274 ppi (vs 180 ppi).
  • More storage: up to 256 GB (vs 64 GB).
  • Larger 11-inch screen (vs 8.7-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 500 nits (vs 400).
  • Slimmer: 7 mm thick (vs 7.95 mm).

Amazon Alexa Tablet 8

  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Lighter: 329 g (vs 480 g).

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PriorityLenovo Idea Tab 5GAmazon Alexa Tablet 8
Display11-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 274 ppi8.7-inch LCD display, 180 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6300 processorMediaTek MT8189 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storage64 GB storage
Battery life7,040 mAh batteryUp to 14 hours per charge
Battery capacity7,040 mAh battery4,600 mAh battery
Charging20 W wired charging18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
BrandLenovoAmazon
ModelLenovo Idea TabAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Announced2025, September 078 October 2026
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, October—
ModelsTB336FU, TB336ZU—
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pinsMobile network: Wi-Fi connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 / 5 GHz; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 LE; USB: USB-C; USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps; charging and audio
CamerasRear: 8 MP, (wide), AF; Front: 5 MPRear: 8 MP; Front: 5 MP

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Dimensions254.6 x 166.2 x 7 mm (10.02 x 6.54 x 0.28 in)208.94 x 132.64 x 7.95 mm
Weight480 g (1.06 lb)329 g
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backAluminium unibody

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Display11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits8.7-inch IPS touchscreen
Screen resolution2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)1340 x 800 pixels, 180 ppi
Display features90Hz, 500 nits; Anti-reflection coating (optional)400 nits brightness

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)MediaTek MT8189
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A78 + 6x Cortex-A55, up to 2.0 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Arm Mali-G57 MC2, 2 cores

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
RAM4GB, 8GB4GB LPDDR5
Storage128GB, 256GB64GB internal storage; formatted and available capacity is lower
Storage technologyUFS 2.2—
Expandable storagemicroSDXCNot supported
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Rear camera8 MP, (wide), AF8 MP
Front camera5 MP5 MP
Rear camera videoYes1080p Full HD
Front camera videoYes1080p Full HD
Rear camera features—Autofocus
Front camera features—Fixed focus

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
BatteryLi-Ion 7040 mAh4600 mAh; up to 14 hours of video playback and 19 hours of Kindle reading; runtime varies with usage and settings
Charging20W wiredUSB-C, up to 18 W USB PD 2.0; up to 80% in under 1.5 hours with compatible charger; power adapter sold separately

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 16 with Google Play
Software updates—Minimum 3 years of Android OS upgrades and up to 7 years of security updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GWi-Fi connectivity
SIMNano-SIM - cellular model only—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 / 1800 - cellular model only—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only—
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - cellular model only—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
NFCNo—
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LEBluetooth 5.3 LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 / 5 GHz
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASSWi-Fi-based location services
RadioNo—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pinsUSB-C; USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps; charging and audio

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
Water resistanceSplash resistant—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Accelerometer, ambient-light sensor and proximity sensor
ColorsLuna grey, Polar blueRosette, Graphite, Teal
Stylus supportYes—
Microphones—Single microphone
Voice assistant—Designed for Alexa+

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)Dual stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYes—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
EnergyClass E—
Battery94:01h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass E (9 falls)—
RepairabilityClass A—

Included items

Included items specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GAlexa Tablet 8 (2026)
In the box—Tablet, USB-C charging cable and quick-start guide

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 8 MP main cameras.
  • Both use Cortex-A55 (CPU).

In summary

Choose Lenovo Idea Tab for a larger battery and a larger screen; Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 offers a smaller screen and a lighter build.

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