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LG G Pad 8.3
VerizonV500
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
LTE 16 GB| Global Score | |
| 65.9 | 66.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2013-09-01 | 2013-04-29 |
| 8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 11.92 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 180.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 7 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 273 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset |
| Quad-Core 1700 MHz processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 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 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.60 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 7.81 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.4 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4600mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | 408 hours standby time |
| 6.48 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has an overall score of 66.5, which is just a bit better than LG G Pad 8.3's general score of 65.9. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 construction is somewhat lighter but somewhat thicker than LG G Pad 8.3, and they were only released 4 months apart. These tablets come with Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has 4.4.2 version and LG G Pad 8.3 has Android 4.4 version, giving you some additional features and optimized performance.
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 counts with a little bit better performance than LG G Pad 8.3, because although it has less cores and a smaller amount of RAM, it also counts with an extra graphics co-processor. The LG G Pad 8.3 features a more vivid display than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a larger display, much more pixels per inch of display and a way better resolution of 1200 x 1920px.
LG G Pad 8.3 takes a lot better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a back camera with way more MP. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 counts with as much memory to install applications and games as the LG G Pad 8.3, both have an external memory slot that admits up to 64 GB and the same 16 GB internal memory capacity.
LG G Pad 8.3 counts with just a bit better battery performance than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has 4600mAh of battery capacity against 4000mAh.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is a better device, it costs more than the LG G Pad 8.3, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as LG G Pad 8.3. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get the LG G Pad 8.3, giving up a couple features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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