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| Global Score | |
| 65.7 | 63.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 7.1 Nougat | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2017-10-10 | 2016-06-03 |
| 8.35 x 4.89 x 0.35 inches | 8.30 x 4.89 x 0.31 inches |
| 12.84 ounces | 10.90 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 8917 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Adreno 405 GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.48 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.47 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4650mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 6.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is slightly better than LG G Pad X 8.0, with a general score of 65.7 against 63.5. Both of these devices have Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has 9.0 Pie version while LG G Pad X 8.0 has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version, so it provides the user some extra features. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is a newer tablet than LG G Pad X 8.0, but it is thicker and somewhat heavier.
The LG G Pad X 8.0 counts with a bit superior CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), and although they both have 2 GB of RAM memory, the LG G Pad X 8.0 also has 4 more cpu cores. LG G Pad X 8.0 counts with a brighter screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), and although they both have a display of the same size, the LG G Pad X 8.0 also has a higher count of pixels per inch of display and a way better 1200 x 1920 resolution.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) features a lot better camera than LG G Pad X 8.0, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same (Full HD) video quality, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) also has a lot better 8 MP resolution back camera. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) counts with a better memory for apps and games than LG G Pad X 8.0, and although they both have the same internal storage, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) also has a SD memory slot that allows up to 256 GB.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) counts with a bit better battery duration than LG G Pad X 8.0, because it has a 5000mAh battery capacity.
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