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| Global Score | |
| 54.1 | 58.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Amazon | LG |
| Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2015-09-30 | -- |
| 8.43 x 5.04 x 0.30 inches | 10.27 x 6.53 x 0.35 inches |
| 10.97 ounces | 18.45 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Orange and Pink | Black and Red |
| $ 170.00 | $ 235.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8226 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1500 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.5 | 5.94 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| 2.4 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 8000mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The LG G Pad 10.1 is slightly better than the Amazon Fire HD 8, with a 58.4 score against 54.1. Both of these devices work with Android OS (operating system), but LG G Pad 10.1 has an older 5.0 version while Amazon Fire HD 8 has Android 5.0 Lollipop version. Even being the best device in this review, LG G Pad 10.1 is a thicker and incredibly heavier device than Amazon Fire HD 8.
The LG G Pad 10.1 and Amazon Fire HD 8 both feature similar processors, and although the LG G Pad 10.1 has a graphics processor, they both have 4 processing cores and a 1 GB RAM. The LG G Pad 10.1 features a little bit better screen than Amazon Fire HD 8, because although it has a little bit worse pixel quantity per inch in the screen, and they both have exactly the same resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, the LG G Pad 10.1 also counts with a larger display.
LG G Pad 10.1 captures clearer videos and photos than Amazon Fire HD 8. Both of them have a camera with a 5 mega pixels resolution. The Amazon Fire HD 8 features a lot bigger memory for apps and games than LG G Pad 10.1. They have the same 16 GB internal memory. The LG G Pad 10.1 has a much longer battery life than Amazon Fire HD 8.
The LG G Pad 10.1 costs more money than Amazon Fire HD 8, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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