Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 63.8 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2015-05-28 | 2018-09-20 |
| 8.53 x 4.98 x 0.34 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 13.02 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| -- | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 265 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 8939 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 405 GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.37 | 8.03 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4800mAh Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.64 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has an overall score of 68.3, which is slightly better than LG G Pad X 8.3's 63.8 global score. These tablets work with Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has the newer 8.1 Oreo version and LG G Pad X 8.3 has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version, so it gives you some nice extra features. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a much newer and just a bit lighter tablet than LG G Pad X 8.3, although it is also just a little thicker.
LG G Pad X 8.3 has just a little better performance than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have a 2 GB RAM, the LG G Pad X 8.3 also has 4 more cpu cores. The LG G Pad X 8.3 has a more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a higher screen pixel density, a way better resolution of 1080 x 1920px and a quite bigger display.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) takes just a bit better pictures and videos than LG G Pad X 8.3, although it has a lower (Full HD) video quality and a back camera with lot less MP resolution. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a lot bigger storage capacity for games and applications than LG G Pad X 8.3, because it has an external memory card slot that holds up to 400 GB and 32 GB internal storage.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has just a bit better battery performance than LG G Pad X 8.3, because it has a 5000mAh battery size.
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