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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
LTE 16 GBLG G Pad 8.3
VerizonV500
| Global Score | |
| 66.5 | 65.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 | Android 4.4 |
| 2013-04-29 | 2013-09-01 |
| 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches | 8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 10.72 ounces | 11.92 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 220.00 | $ 180.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 273 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset |
| Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Quad-Core 1700 MHz processor |
| 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 16 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 |
| 6.16 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.60 aperture |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G) |
| SIM | -- |
| 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4600mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 408 hours standby time | 624 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 6.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has an overall score of 66.5, which is slightly better than LG G Pad 8.3's 65.9 general score. Although the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and the LG G Pad 8.3 were released with only 4 months difference, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 design is somewhat lighter but somewhat thicker than the LG G Pad 8.3. Both devices in this comparison review come with Android OS, but Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a newer 4.4.2 version while LG G Pad 8.3 has Android 4.4 version, so it counts with a couple nice extra features.
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a bit better hardware performance than LG G Pad 8.3, because although it has less RAM memory and a lower number of cores, it also counts with an additional GPU. LG G Pad 8.3 features a more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a bigger display, a way higher resolution of 1200 x 1920px and a much higher pixels count per screen inch.
The LG G Pad 8.3 captures greater photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a back-facing camera with lot more MP. The LG G Pad 8.3 features as much memory capacity to install applications and games as Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, they have equal 16 GB internal storage and a slot for an external memory card that allows a maximum of 64 GB.
LG G Pad 8.3 counts with a little longer battery life than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has 4600mAh of battery capacity against 4000mAh.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is a better device, it costs more than the LG G Pad 8.3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the LG G Pad 8.3. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get the LG G Pad 8.3, and give up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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