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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
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LG G Pad 8.0
V480| Global Score | |
| 61.4 | 58.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2012-02-26 | -- |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 8.30 x 4.89 x 0.39 inches |
| 20.74 ounces | 12.06 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, Orange and White |
| $ 420.00 | $ 105.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8926 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA | -- |
| 6.1 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | -- |
| 8.32 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is just a bit better than the LG G Pad 8.0, getting a general score of 61.4 against 58.6. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a noticeably heavier but a bit thinner portable tablet than the LG G Pad 8.0. Both devices we are comparing have Android OS (operating system), but the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has 4.1 version while LG G Pad 8.0 has Android 5.0 version.
The LG G Pad 8.0 features a more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a really smaller display, and they both have the same exact 1280 x 800 resolution, the LG G Pad 8.0 also counts with a greater number of pixels per inch in the screen. LG G Pad 8.0 counts with a little faster processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and although they both have 1 GB of RAM memory, the LG G Pad 8.0 also has a greater number of cores and an extra graphics co-processor.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a bit better camera than LG G Pad 8.0, although it has a back facing camera with way less megapixels resolution and a much lower (HD) video resolution. LG G Pad 8.0 features a very superior storage capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and although they both have a slot for an external memory card that allows a maximum of 64 GB, the LG G Pad 8.0 also has 16 GB internal storage capacity.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a very superior battery life than LG G Pad 8.0, because it has a 67 percent larger battery size.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the LG G Pad 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the LG G Pad 8.0. So if you want that extra features, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), otherwise you can save some dollars and get the LG G Pad 8.0, giving up some features and specs.
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