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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 58.6 |
| 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 | 8.30 x 4.89 x 0.39 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 12.06 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, Orange and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 105.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8926 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, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.05 |
| 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 | 4200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 6.08 |
| 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 8.0 is a little bit better than Galaxy Tab 8.9, with a 58.6 score against 58.1. The LG G Pad 8.0 body is thicker but noticeably lighter than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both of these tablets come with Android operating system, but LG G Pad 8.0 has a newer 5.0 version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0.
The LG G Pad 8.0 counts with a better performing processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has an extra GPU and a higher number of cores (and they are faster). LG G Pad 8.0 counts with just a bit better display than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little bit smaller display, and they both have an equal 1280 x 800 resolution, the LG G Pad 8.0 also counts with a quite greater pixels amount per inch of screen.
The LG G Pad 8.0 shoots slightly better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot better 5 megapixels resolution camera and a way higher video resolution. Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a much bigger storage for applications and games than LG G Pad 8.0, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with more internal memory capacity.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a way better battery duration than LG G Pad 8.0, because it has a 43 percent larger battery size.
In addition to being the best tablet between the ones we are comparing, LG G Pad 8.0 is also a bargain compared to the other tablets.
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