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| Global Score | |
| 65.9 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 5.0, 4.2.2 | Windows 8 |
| 2013-09-01 | 2012-08-29 |
| 8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 11.92 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| Black and White | Blue |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 235.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | LCD |
| 273 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 1700 MHz processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.60 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 7.81 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4600mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 708 hours standby time | 144 hours standby time |
| 6.48 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has an overall score of 69.2, which is a bit better than the LG G Pad 8.3's 65.9 general score. Although Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is a better tablet device than the LG G Pad 8.3, it must be told that it is also an older, thicker and extremely heavier tablet device. Samsung ATIV Tab 5 works with Windows 8 OS, while LG G Pad 8.3 counts with Android 5.0 OS.
LG G Pad 8.3 features a bit more powerful processing unit than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, and although they both have a 2 GB RAM, the LG G Pad 8.3 also has a larger number of cores (but slower). The LG G Pad 8.3 counts with a much better screen than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because although it has a really smaller screen, it also counts with a much higher 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution and a much higher count of pixels per inch in the display.
LG G Pad 8.3 counts with a much better camera than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, although it has a camera with way less mega-pixels. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features a much better memory for games and applications than LG G Pad 8.3, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with more internal storage capacity.
The LG G Pad 8.3 counts with just a bit longer battery duration than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because it has a 13% greater battery capacity.
Even being the best tablet in this comparison, the Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is also cheap compared to the LG G Pad 8.3.
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