Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 58.4 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| -- | 2018-09-20 |
| 10.27 x 6.53 x 0.35 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 18.45 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| Black and Red | Black |
| $ 235.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 149 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8226 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.94 | 8.03 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 3 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8000mAh Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.96 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a general score of 68.3, which is much better than LG G Pad 10.1's 58.4 overall score. Both devices we compare here work with Android OS, but the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has the newer 8.1 Oreo version while LG G Pad 10.1 has Android 5.0 version, offering some nice extra features. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a lighter tablet device than the LG G Pad 10.1, but they have the same thickness.
LG G Pad 10.1 counts with a little faster processor than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, and they both have 4 processing cores, the LG G Pad 10.1 also counts with an extra GPU. The LG G Pad 10.1 features a little bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has a just a bit worse count of pixels per display inch, and they both have the same exact 800 x 1280 pixels resolution, the LG G Pad 10.1 also counts with a larger display.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a superior storage for games and applications than LG G Pad 10.1, because it has 16 GB more internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) features a way better camera than LG G Pad 10.1. They have a same resolution back-facing camera. LG G Pad 10.1 counts with a much longer battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a 60% more battery size.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) costs a bit more money than the LG G Pad 10.1, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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