Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.7 | 58.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 4.0 | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2012-10-09 | -- |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 10.27 x 6.53 x 0.35 inches |
| 20.64 ounces | 18.45 ounces |
| -- | Black and Red |
| $ 420.00 | $ 235.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8226 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 5.5 | 5.94 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and EV-DO A | -- |
| 5.5 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 8000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 8.32 | 8.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a general score of 62.7, which is a bit better than LG G Pad 10.1's 58.4 global score. Both tablets in our current comparison have Android operating system, but Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has the older 4.0 version and LG G Pad 10.1 has Android 5.0. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1's construction is just a little bit thicker and heavier than the LG G Pad 10.1.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and the LG G Pad 10.1 feature really similar screens, both have the same amount of pixels per inch of display, a same size display and an equal 800 x 1280px resolution. The LG G Pad 10.1 has a CPU that is just as good as the processing unit in Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although the LG G Pad 10.1 has a higher number of cores (but slower) and a much better 450 MHz GPU, they both have the same RAM memory amount.
The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a better storage to install applications and games than LG G Pad 10.1, although it has 0 less internal memory capacity. The LG G Pad 10.1 shoots clearer videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a lot better resolution back camera. LG G Pad 10.1 features a little longer battery duration than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has an 8000mAh battery capacity.
Although Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a better device, it is way more expensive than LG G Pad 10.1, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG G Pad 10.1. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the LG G Pad 10.1, letting go a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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