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| Global Score | |
| 58.4 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Android 3.0 |
| -- | 2011-03-22 |
| 10.27 x 6.53 x 0.35 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 18.45 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Black and Red | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 235.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 149 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8226 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.37 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 4.4 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.94 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 3 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8000mAh Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.96 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The LG G Pad 10.1 has a score of 58.4, which is slightly better than Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 overall score. The LG G Pad 10.1 body is just a bit thicker and somewhat heavier than the Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both tablets in this review work with Android OS (operating system), but LG G Pad 10.1 has a newer 5.0 version while Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a little sharper screen than LG G Pad 10.1, because although it has a bit smaller display, and they both have exactly the same 800 x 1280 pixels resolution, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 also counts with a just a little more pixels per display inch. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with much more memory capacity to store more apps and games than LG G Pad 10.1, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 48 GB more internal storage.
The LG G Pad 10.1 features a better performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has an extra graphics co-processor and a greater number of cores. The LG G Pad 10.1 shoots a bit better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back-facing camera with lot more MP. The LG G Pad 10.1 counts with superior battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has an 8000mAh battery capacity against 6000mAh.
LG G Pad 10.1 not only is the best tablets between the ones we are comparing, but it's also the cheapest one, which makes it a simple decision.
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