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LG G Pad 8.3
VerizonV500
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0
Sprint LTESM-T237
| Global Score | |
| 65.9 | 65.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2013-09-01 | 2014-04-01 |
| 8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches | 7.36 x 4.25 x 0.35 inches |
| 11.92 ounces | 9.74 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and White |
| $ 180.00 | $ 169.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 7 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| IPS LCD | LCD |
| 273 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset | Marvell PXA1088 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1700 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Vivante 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 | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.60 aperture | f/2.60 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 7.81 | 7.15 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.4 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4600mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 624 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 |
Comparison review
LG G Pad 8.3 is just a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, getting a 65.9 score against 65.6. Although LG G Pad 8.3 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 were released with only 7 months difference, the LG G Pad 8.3 design is heavier but also just a little bit thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0. Both devices in this comparison use Android OS (Operating System), but the LG G Pad 8.3 has an older 4.4 version while Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 has Android 4.4.2.
The LG G Pad 8.3 features a little bit better hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, and although they both have the same number of cores, the LG G Pad 8.3 also has a greater amount of RAM. The LG G Pad 8.3 counts with a little bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, because it has a much better resolution of 1200 x 1920, a bigger screen and a better pixel amount in each inch in the screen.
The LG G Pad 8.3 counts with a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, and although they both have a slot for an external memory card that supports a maximum of 64 GB, the LG G Pad 8.3 also has more internal memory. LG G Pad 8.3 captures just a bit better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, and although they both have a F2.6 camera aperture, the LG G Pad 8.3 also has a back-facing camera with way more megapixels and a way higher video definition.
LG G Pad 8.3 has a bit superior battery life than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, because it has 4600mAh of battery capacity against 4000mAh.
Although LG G Pad 8.3 is a better device, it costs a bit more than the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy Tab 4 7.0. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, and give up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your money.
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