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| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 63.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2015-05-02 | 2016-06-03 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 8.30 x 4.89 x 0.31 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 10.90 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 159.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 160 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Adreno 405 GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 6 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4650mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 6.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The LG G Pad X 8.0 has a general score of 63.5, which is a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0's global score of 62.8. Both of these devices have Android OS (Operating System), but the LG G Pad X 8.0 has the older 6.0 Marshmallow version while Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has Android 7.1 Nougat. The LG G Pad X 8.0 construction is newer and a little lighter, but also just a bit thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0.
LG G Pad X 8.0 counts with just a bit better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has more cpu cores and a greater amount of RAM memory. LG G Pad X 8.0 counts with a sharper screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a screen of the same size, the LG G Pad X 8.0 also has a much better resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels and a much better screen pixels density.
The LG G Pad X 8.0 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 have incredibly similar cameras, and although the LG G Pad X 8.0 has a way higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality, they both have the same resolution back-facing camera. LG G Pad X 8.0 counts with as much memory for games and applications as the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, both have the same 16 GB internal storage capacity and a slot for external memory cards that allows a maximum of 128 GB.
The LG G Pad X 8.0 counts with just a bit better battery life than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 4650mAh battery capacity instead of 4200mAh.
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