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| Global Score | |
| 61.7 | 50.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 3.0 |
| 2012-08-15 | 0000-00-00 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 9.57 x 5.87 x 0.47 inches |
| 12.20 ounces | 21.87 ounces |
| $ 130.00 | $ 129.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 768 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | -- |
| 170 pixels per inch | 168 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | -- |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.1 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.06 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 192 hours standby time | -- |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a global score of 61.7, which is much better than the LG Optimus Pad's score of 50.3. Both tablets in this review use Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a newer 4.1 version while LG Optimus Pad has Android 3.0, so it counts with a couple additional features and performance improvements. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE body is way lighter and thinner than the LG Optimus Pad.
LG Optimus Pad and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE feature extremely similar screens, because although the LG Optimus Pad has a little bit lower pixels density, it also counts with a better 768 x 1280px resolution and a bigger display. Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a little better processing power than LG Optimus Pad, and although they both have 2 processing cores, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE also has an extra graphics processor.
LG Optimus Pad takes slightly better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a lot more mega pixels back-facing camera and a much better (Full HD) video definition. LG Optimus Pad has more memory capacity to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 24 GB more internal storage capacity.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a very superior battery life than LG Optimus Pad.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE costs a little more money than LG Optimus Pad, but you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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