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LG G Pad 8.3
VerizonV500
| Global Score | |
| 65.9 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2013-09-01 | 2012-08-15 |
| 8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 11.92 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| $ 180.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 7 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 273 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1700 MHz processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP |
| f/2.60 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 7.81 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4600mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | 192 hours standby time |
| 6.48 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The LG G Pad 8.3 is slightly better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, with a 65.9 score against 61.7. The LG G Pad 8.3 body is newer, somewhat thinner and just a little lighter than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. These tablets work with Android OS, but LG G Pad 8.3 has a newer 4.4 version and Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has Android 4.1 version, giving a couple additional features and increased performance.
The LG G Pad 8.3 features a much sharper display than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a way higher 1200 x 1920 resolution, a bigger screen and a way better pixel count per inch in the display. LG G Pad 8.3 has a much better memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and although they both have a slot for SD memory cards that allows a maximum of 64 GB, the LG G Pad 8.3 also has 16 GB internal memory.
LG G Pad 8.3 features a bit more powerful CPU than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has doesn't have a graphics processing unit, it also counts with 1 GB more RAM memory and a greater number of cores. LG G Pad 8.3 features a very superior camera than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a way better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition and a back facing camera with lot more mega pixels.
The LG G Pad 8.3 features just a bit longer battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a 4600mAh battery size.
LG G Pad 8.3 costs more money than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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