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Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Europe 32 GBLG G Pad 8.3
VerizonV500
| Global Score | |
| 70.8 | 65.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3 | Android 4.4 |
| 2013-07-24 | 2013-09-01 |
| 7.87 x 4.49 x 0.34 inches | 8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 10.55 ounces | 11.92 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 225.00 | $ 180.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 323 pixels per inch | 273 pixels per inch |
| 300 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset |
| Krait (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Quad-Core 1700 MHz processor |
| 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.60 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G) |
| Micro SIM | -- |
| 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3950mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4600mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 5.84 | 6.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 7 (2013) has a general score of 70.8, which is slightly better than LG G Pad 8.3's 65.9 general score. Google Nexus 7 (2013)'s body is a little bit thicker but lighter than LG G Pad 8.3, and they were released only 1 months apart. These tablets use Android OS (Operating System), but the Google Nexus 7 (2013) has a more recent 5.0 version and LG G Pad 8.3 has Android 4.4.
The Google Nexus 7 (2013) features a little sharper display than LG G Pad 8.3, because although it has a little bit smaller display, and they both have the same exact 1200 x 1920 resolution, the Google Nexus 7 (2013) also counts with a bit greater display density. The Google Nexus 7 (2013) counts with a bit superior CPU than LG G Pad 8.3, and although they both have a Quad-Core processing unit and the same RAM amount, the Google Nexus 7 (2013) also has an extra GPU.
The LG G Pad 8.3 shoots better pictures and videos than Google Nexus 7 (2013), although it has a tinier aperture which is not recommended for low light photos, they both have the same resolution back facing camera, the same 1920x1080 video definition and the same video frame rates. LG G Pad 8.3 counts with a little bit better memory capacity to store more apps and games than Google Nexus 7 (2013), because although it has less internal memory capacity, it also counts with a SD memory card expansion slot that holds up to 64 GB.
LG G Pad 8.3 has better battery duration than Google Nexus 7 (2013), because it has a 4600mAh battery size.
Google Nexus 7 (2013) costs more than LG G Pad 8.3, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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