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| Global Score | |
| 64.3 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| -- | 2015-05-02 |
| 8.30 x 4.89 x 0.31 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 10.90 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| -- | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 283 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 405 GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.36 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 5.4 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4800mAh Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.64 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The LG G Pad III 8.0 is a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, with a score of 64.3 against 62.8. LG G Pad III 8.0's body is a little bit thicker but just a little bit lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. Both of these devices use Android OS, but LG G Pad III 8.0 has the older 7.0 Nougat version while Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has Android 7.1 Nougat.
LG G Pad III 8.0 counts with a bit better CPU than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a larger amount of RAM and a higher number of cores (and also faster). The LG G Pad III 8.0 features a brighter display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a same size display, the LG G Pad III 8.0 also has a lot higher resolution of 1200 x 1920 and a lot greater pixel amount per inch of screen.
The LG G Pad III 8.0 features a lot bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have the same internal storage capacity, the LG G Pad III 8.0 also has an external memory slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. Galaxy Tab A 8.0's camera is just as good as the camera in LG G Pad III 8.0, both of them have the same resolution camera in the back, the same video frame rates and the same 1280x720 (HD) video resolution.
The LG G Pad III 8.0 has a bit superior battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 14 percent greater battery capacity.
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