Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50

  • Released 2015, June
    360g, 8.9mm thickness
    Android 5.0
    8GB/16GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 8.0"
    800x1280 pixels
  • 5MP
    Video recorder
  • 1GB RAM
    MT8735
  • 4290mAh
    Li-Ion

Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA
4G bands LTE (unspecified)
Speed HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Launch Announced 2015, March
Status Available. Released 2015, June
Body Dimensions 210 x 125 x 8.9 mm (8.27 x 4.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight 360 g (12.70 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 8.0 inches, 195.8 cm2 (~74.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~184 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Chipset Mediatek MT8735 (28 nm) - 4G model
Mediatek MT8161 (28 nm) - Wi-Fi model
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T720MP2
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 5 MP, AF
Video Yes
Selfie camera Single 2 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
 Dolby Atmos sound
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
GPS To be confirmed
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 4290 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 696 h
Talk time Up to 8 h (multimedia)
Misc Colors Pearl White, Ebony, Midnight Blue, Neon Pink
Price About 120 EUR

Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50 - User Reviews

  • Damn its too slow but I'm using this tab since 2016 but I like lenovo products...

  • I own a the older version from 2014 and damn its still going strong no problems amazing battery if you don't use it can last for a couple of days also its not laggy yours probably was faulty.

  • 3rd class product

  • i will never ever buy another lenovo in my life , trash quality built. tablet can't switch on anymore after 6months and lenovo refused to fix it , what a shit show

  • where do I buy it in Nigeria the product was so good but hard to repair when it spoil because I use tab 2-a7 before but good and everlasting battery so I want to buy the 2a8 50 now

  • on left hand side

  • Where do you actually put the sim card? I have opened the slot on the side and an SD card has gone in, but doesn't seem to be anywhere to put the sim?

  • I agree with you! Is it possible to upgrade as 50LC?

  • Hi: is it possible, through flashing tool and firmware, modify the 50L version into 50LC version? The 50L version doesn't support the phonecall feature, but in the list of apps there is the phone one. Is it a difference in hardware? Strange, the 50L has the dual sim slots and receives the sms from both the sims (also the 4G connection with both sims). Many thanks for your answers.

  • GPS: Yes

  • Good for this price range.Not for those who want this for clicking pictures.It should had a 1.5 or 2gb ram,but till it's working fine with 1 GB. No lag . Only A8 50 LC model supports 2g 3g 4gLTE (not VoLTE) . PROS- Big 8" screen ,Dolby stereo speakers, Good battery backup, Affordable price, Quite good running for 1gb ram category, Light weight in this category CONS- Average camera, No headset, Expandable only 32gb

  • lenovo lc 50 can put sim card.....dual simcard 4g...but when 4g change to 3g....cause coverage.....u cant download internet . im just talking about me yak....

  • Depends on the model, I have a A8-50F and it wont accept a sim card (The tray is blocked)

  • i dont know, Do you?

  • Can we insert sim card in it??

  • my lenovo A8_50lc tab 3G,4G.internet speed is good

  • i want firmwarw tab lenovo 2a8-l50c android 5.0.2

  • jio 4g not working....any settings need?

  • I am satisfied lenovo tab... It support 4g

  • Needy rom stick predicate for this phone

  • I have tab 2 A8-50.it does not support jio sim.its customer care does not help properly. I do not recomend any person to by lenovo product

  • changer your mobile bettery and cgarger both

  • Lonovo tab products(Lenovo Tab 2A8-50) very slow and hunging Plz don't suggest any one.

  • If you're buying a tablet to take pictures, you're doing it wrong

  • perhaps you'll like the samsung tab e 9.6''. I've had it for six months now and im very happy with it. They have similar characteristics and at the same price range (at least in my country)

  • Very bad product. I am troubling with camera. Company provides 5 mega pixel camera, but it works VGA. If u take photo with VGA sure it's better than this camera. Please don't purchase, u need tab u go with other brand. You save valuable money. Otherwise waste your money and time.

  • This projector requires HDMI or VGA inputs, The A8-50 offers a Micro USB output. The cable would allow you to use the A8-50 with the pico projector

  • I was going to buy this tab..and i read all the opinions...all are bad...nw what to do?/

  • Will it be possible to connect Lenovo Tab 28-50 with acer c 205 pico projector?

  • Will it be possible to connect Lenovo Tab 28-50 with Acer c 205 Pico projector?

  • i have problem that screen is blinking every time we use Google chrome.after few blinks,it just get dark.does anybody know what could be a problem

  • It can't seem to find/connect with any of my Bluetooth enabled devices, and there doesn't seem to be a lot of info online for this model.

  • its says that its looking for WLAN network and its doing that for a long time ! what do I do ? do I just pass this?? plzzzzzz need help

  • Please, can somebody telle me how to insert a simcard insight?

  • camera not good, 32gb memory not support

  • You can pull out sim card to run 4g LTE...

  • how can I arrange apps the way i want it to be ??

  • Nic but camera not good

  • My tab getting hang up and continuous my switched off shortly after connected to wi fi , i tried factory reset but all are in vein. Pls help me

  • Was brought for birthday was told it takes sim but no slot to put it in I As my one next to the memory card slot is blocked up

  • No dailer how to call

  • after root from kingroot.. all system has been lag and slowly

  • The camera on this device is horrible

  • The SIM slot is on the right, immediately beside the SD card slot

  • root it with kingroot and download an mtk fix from playstore and you will be fine!

  • Bought it from Amazon, thought it's a good tablet, but unfortunately found that it's GPS is very slow and doesn't provide glonass just GPS with poor satellites reception, planned to use it for off-road trip, can only use it for home score 5\10

  • When I bought it I thought it had sim card features But there is no simcard slot to put the sim??

  • i have A8-50F with MediaTek MT6735, after one month is everything OK, sound is stereo and loud, WiFi is stable with good range, no crash, reboot, freezee... Benchmark + Backlight Uniformity

  • I have one as well from Orange. Get rid of all the unnecesarry apps and works well.

  • you must install any file manager version from play store. it works well.

  • wifi set to be always on even phone idle. but its disconnect itself after that. please anyone help me this. thank you.

  • where is the location of file manager, or no file manager plsss.. help

  • its a beyond the AVG tab ... u get what u paid for ... cam resolution is not what u expect from a 5 mega pixel decent cam ... touch sensitivity around the edge is little bit heavy ... but most of all it's a flawless android tab for easy users and not for gamers .

  • its a beyond the AVG tab ... u get what u paid for ... cam resolution is not what u expect from a 5 mega pixel decent cam ... touch senstivity around the edge is little bit heavy ... but most of all it's a flawless android tab for easy users and not for gamers .

  • I agree ... touch sensitivity around the edge is horrible ... but I think after updating to 5.1 will solve that issue but it didn't ... it's a beyond the avg TAB .

  • This is a rubbish machine - uploaded password - shutdown opened entered password - does no recognise password - unable to unlock to reset password.

  • hi i have a lenovo tablet tab 2 a8 lc50 , i hvae a problem with zapya and sharereit ,when i want send or recive file, my tab hangs anb become restart , i need your help

  • I don't like this tablet ! Run slowly . . . i bought last friday from Orange Romania and install basic apps, like facebook, messenger, chrome. Have some delay when i try to open apps. I want to install cyanogen but nothing on the web site. Now I'm thinking to root or not ? If I will root, I will lose warrant :(

  • i cant run internet with the GPS from this tablet..whats the problem in this?

  • nice product, I hope the charger could faster charging -- no wasted time for charging

  • Bought this tablet @ Euronics doesn't work well with my Bluetooth headset. No Sim Calling, what's the need for the two card slots. Tried to boot, it was in Chinese language. I need a solution

  • I broght Lenovo Tab2 A8-50F 8'' WiFi 16 GB from Amazon a couple a days. 2 things to complete the specs: -It has FM Radio -It supports 64Gb external microSD

  • Network is very very very week any time any wear. So i am not happy this tab

  • Network is very very very week any time any wear

  • Have you tested your OTG cable on another device? Have you tried using a different OTG cable? I have two OTG cables and they both work perfectly on my Tab 2 A8-50.

  • You have the wifi-only version, that's why your SIM card slot is "blanked"

  • my dos not working properly both connectivity sim is OK but after WiFi on tab is hanging problem

  • I bought it yesterday camera is very poor. I can not access internet .

  • My tab will play through the radio via USB but will only play songs listed in the music app under Artist. How can I get the others played? And my sim slot appears to be blanked.

  • update from lolipop 5.0 to 5.1 ?

  • Can I use it for phone calls?or it is data only?

  • To buy another tablet after 2 year because this will be too slow.

  • The Tab is good but the quality of camera is worst

  • same for samsung and they sell a lot

  • Lenovo continues "we dont care customers - only money" - do not buy lenovo tablet, because you will not get ANY firmware updates after you buy it. Lenovo wants your money only. You will not get security updates or fixes.

  • i have same problem .

  • the device does not accept the SIM card . when putting it in its place some flash appears on and off .

  • I m unable to connect USB through OTG cable.

  • I tried a long time, but I got in, finally.

  • Camera is terrible

  • My problem is when I call automatically loudspeaker why? Plz slove this problem

  • update

  • i have the same problem with sim .it seems the space for it is just too small..apart from that i am happy with the device...any ideas please apart from sending it back

  • i have the same problem with sim .it seems the space for it is just too small..apart from that i am happy with the device...any ideas please apart from sending it back

  • I cannot put my mucro sim card in the tablet it wont let me for some reason

  • I have just bought Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50 yesterday. Today I found out that the camera was horrible. There was some kind of noise on the photo. I can't believe that the photo quality is so poor. It is like an old phones' VGA camera. Man, I never dreamt this kind of horrific photo result. I thought that my new device was damaged and I was about to return it to the phone shop. But before that, I found out on the net that many people encounter the same camera problem. Is there any solution to this problem?

  • Yes it support data and voice

  • Does it support 4G data and voice? If yes then which bands does it support?

  • exactly, despite enormous features like showing victory sign to capture images or face and smile detection,face beauty , picture quality is horrible , lenovo if you saw this please do something i am sure that it is a software issue

  • I have an issue with the camera quality the front camera quality is more than the rear camera .. the pictures are very pixelated and very noisy .. it look like 0.2 pixel not 5 pixel. I think it's software issue but i have updated the mobile and nothing changed.

  • yes

  • Does it support OTG?

  • yes and yes , like every other android device but game's compatibility is left to question

  • Can you download games onto this tablet ie playstore and does it have google and YouTube

  • finally got this tablet and after almost 1 month my impressions are; first of all i use it for ordinary day to day stuff some web browsing ,insta, telegram and ebook reading and it is good in that areas for gaming i tried 3d sniper and in best quality it did crashed one time and after that i didn't get the chance of trying it again cause i got bored and deleted it. in a nutshell touch quality was good in price tag but horrible after putting protection cover glass i mean HORRIBLE specially around the edges. battery 6 hours of heavy usage in normal brightness wifi and 3g network on picture quality and ips screen, very good. sound quality not that great as it was advertised but overall good. camera, despite different capturing options is crazy awful i don't understand why put options like noise reduction steady shot and so on when image quality is so low even my 8 years old nokia 5800 outperformed it, i know tablets aren't meant to capture photos but common lenovo another good point is that it got upgraded to android 5.1 and i wistfully expecting marshmallow except touch quality and camera which are disappointing and i think it is a software issue and need to taking care of, it is good for price range hope it was useful

  • finally got this tablet and after almost 1 month my impressions are; first of all i use it for ordinary day to day stuff some web browsing ,insta, telegram and ebook reading and it is good in that areas for gaming i tried 3d sniper and in best quality it did crashed one time and after that i didn't get the chance of trying it again cause i got bored and deleted it. in a nutshell touch quality was good in price tag but horrible after putting protection cover glass i mean HORRIBLE specially around the edges. battery 6 hours of heavy usage in normal brightness wifi and 3g network on picture quality and ips screen, very good. sound quality not that great as it was advertised but overall good. camera, despite different capturing options is crazy awful i don't understand why put options like noise reduction steady shot and so on when image quality is so low even my 8 years old nokia 5800 outperformed it, i know tablets aren't meant to capture photos but common lenovo another good point is that it got upgraded to android 5.1 and i wistfully expecting marshmallow except touch quality and camera which are disappointing and i think it is a software issue and need to taking care of, it is good for price range hope it was useful

  • How to insert micro sim card to Lenovo 2A8

  • How to take a screen shot and is there a pen drive option

  • how to update in tab 2 a8 inch?

  • thanks mary for your reply is it possible you take a look and see what the video shooting options are, like 720p or auto focus ,i dont want to use it for taking pictures but shooting videos are fun to do another question, is there any third party app that make zooming possible or it is only possible by factory default i am an android newbie lol

  • As far as i know Airtel India 4G operates on TDD-LTE 2300 MHz (band 40). This tablet supports the following technologies FDD-LTE: 800 MHz (band 20), 900 MHz (band 8), 1800 MHz (band 3), 2100 MHz (band 1), 2600 MHz (band 7) and TDD-LTE: 2500 MHz (band 41).

  • It does have GPS, and it's extremely accurate. I got a free app for GPSing, and it pinpoints my location literally to within a few feet. (Much better than my cell phone, which is 1/4 mile off with same app.) The camera res sounds good in theory, but in reality haven't gotten decent results. Doesn't even have digital zoom. The sound recorder has poor sensitivity; my old flip phone was much better. Please note, am not trashing the tab in general, just its photo/video recording. Imported photos display beautifully.The tablet in general is extremely powerful and versatile, and is now taking care of most of my computing. A great value.

  • I am using Airtel 4G enabled connection, however, all I get is a 3G network. Tried looking for options but none. The preferred network more is 4G in the settings. The same SIM gives me 4G in my mobile handset though. Any help or suggestions...

  • nice but video calling not there

  • does it have gps and radio? and what about its camera, is it capable of shooting videos in hd resolution 720 or 1080 thanks

  • how do we used sim card in this tab?

  • best tab for all end users... Prop: 1. sound 360 degrees dlobly atoms 2.picture clarity 3.battery backup 4. 8" display 5.camera ( front and back) 6.connectivity cons: 1. little bit weight...

  • Specs on paper poor, in reality this tab is very very good. The audio is best of the best, very LOUD, and screen although low pixel density is quite good. Screen is bright, excellent colour adjustment posdible, and white is not either warm or cold but just right. Its quite fast too in reality, no noticeable lag even with 1gb ram. It is solidly built, and feels more premium than the s8, which has higher specs, but which feels far less robust. Highly recommend.

  • this tab with me right now .... slow tab and stuck

  • how much?

  • This tab can play 1080p video or only limited to 720p?

  • If this had 2GB ram I would have bought it. What were they thinking putting IGB in ??

  • Thanks to lenovo for providing us this type of tab as like LCD

  • According to MediaTek's website, the MT8161 chipset has Wi-Fi adgn/BT/FM/GPS/Glonass/Beidou connectivity features integrated.

  • Can't run Skype. Length can wanted me to pay them to see what is causing the problem

  • Same type of problems facing the customer so please including all domain details in phone Thanks and regards

  • please put the mobile rate in mobile users Thanks and regards

  • Yes it has A GPS and Local FM radio chip. It is same A8-50 Model but updated with Lolipop rest all same even look also and all spec.

  • Does ihave A GPS and FM chip to receive local FM stations? Not net radio?

  • Does ihave A GPS and FM chip to receive local FM stations? Not net radio?

  • Is a Good tab

  • Not really if the sensor is good. It's not just the MP but how they are used. a 13MP with shitty cmos isn't better than a 5MP with an incredible SONY cmos.

  • I hope mp of the camera going to be 8 to 10 mp. 5mp is very low.

  • nice tab,when will it be available

  • will this phone sell in Malaysia ?

  • can it come in albania??

  • dual sim and data only????? so what's the use for the dual sim