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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 58.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 3.0 | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2011-03-22 | -- |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 10.27 x 6.53 x 0.35 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 18.45 ounces |
| -- | Black and Red |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 235.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8226 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.61 | 5.94 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 8000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 8.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
LG G Pad 10.1 has a general score of 58.4, which is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9's overall score of 58.1. These tablets work with Android OS, but the LG G Pad 10.1 has a newer 5.0 version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version, so it counts with some additional features. The LG G Pad 10.1 is a a bit thicker and heavier device than Galaxy Tab 8.9.
LG G Pad 10.1 features a superior processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a larger number of cores and an additional graphics processor. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a little more vivid display than LG G Pad 10.1, because although it has a quite smaller display, and they both have the same exact resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 also counts with a little more pixels per inch in the display.
The LG G Pad 10.1 counts with a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back-facing camera with a way better resolution. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a superior memory for games and applications than LG G Pad 10.1, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with more internal storage.
LG G Pad 10.1 counts with longer battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 33% more battery capacity.
The LG G Pad 10.1 is not only the best tablets in our comparison, but it's also cheap compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.
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