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| Global Score | |
| 66.3 | 62.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | LG |
| -- | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 2015-05-01 | 2017-09-02 |
| 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches | 8.61 x 5.00 x 0.27 inches |
| 21.92 ounces | 10.22 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| $ 375.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 1920 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 214 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor | 64-bit (Octa-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel HD GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | -- |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 5.5 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 2900mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 3 has a general score of 66.3, which is a bit better than LG G Pad X II 8.0 Plus's 62.5 overall score. Microsoft Surface 3's design is much older, heavier and much thicker than the LG G Pad X II 8.0 Plus. LG G Pad X II 8.0 Plus counts with a processor that's very similar to Microsoft Surface 3's processor, because although the LG G Pad X II 8.0 Plus has a smaller amount of RAM, it also counts with a higher number of cores.
LG G Pad X II 8.0 Plus counts with a bit better looking screen than Microsoft Surface 3, because although it has a little worse 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution and a much smaller screen, it also counts with a better display pixels density. The Microsoft Surface 3 takes slightly better pictures and videos than LG G Pad X II 8.0 Plus, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality, the Microsoft Surface 3 also has a way better 8 mega-pixels resolution back facing camera.
LG G Pad X II 8.0 Plus counts with a lot bigger storage for games and applications than Microsoft Surface 3, because although it has less internal memory, it also counts with a SD card slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB. The LG G Pad X II 8.0 Plus features a way better battery life than Microsoft Surface 3.
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