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| Global Score | |
| 50.3 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 3.0 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2012-08-15 |
| 9.57 x 5.87 x 0.47 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 21.87 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| $ 129.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 768 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| -- | Super PLS LCD |
| 168 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP | 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.2 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 192 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has an overall score of 61.7, which is much better than LG Optimus Pad's 50.3 overall score. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE is a extremely lighter and somewhat thinner tablet than the LG Optimus Pad. Both of these devices have Android OS (Operating System), but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has the newer 4.1 version and LG Optimus Pad has Android 3.0 version, offering some extra features.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a bit more powerful processing unit than LG Optimus Pad, and although they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE also has an additional graphics co-processor. LG Optimus Pad and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE count with quite similar displays, because although the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a way lower resolution of 600 x 1024 and a way smaller screen, it also counts with a bit higher count of pixels in each inch of display.
The LG Optimus Pad features a bigger storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 32 GB internal storage. The LG Optimus Pad captures a bit better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a much more MP back facing camera and a much better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with a superior battery performance than LG Optimus Pad.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE costs a little more than LG Optimus Pad, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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