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| Global Score | |
| 68.3 | 64.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2018-09-20 | -- |
| 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches | 8.30 x 4.89 x 0.31 inches |
| 12.64 ounces | 10.90 ounces |
| Black | 16 777 216 |
| $ 250.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 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 | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 11.36 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.03 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4800mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 6.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a general score of 68.3, which is just a bit better than LG G Pad III 8.0's 64.3 general score. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a heavier and thicker portable tablet than the LG G Pad III 8.0. Both of these tablets come with Android OS (Operating System), but Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has 8.1 Oreo version and LG G Pad III 8.0 has Android 7.0 Nougat, providing the user some additional features.
The LG G Pad III 8.0 has a little bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the LG G Pad III 8.0 also has 4 more cpu cores. LG G Pad III 8.0 features a brighter screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have a same size screen, the LG G Pad III 8.0 also has a much better resolution of 1200 x 1920px and a higher pixel density.
The LG G Pad III 8.0 features a very superior memory capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 1,95 TB. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) features a way better camera than LG G Pad III 8.0. Both have a 5 MP camera in the back, the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality and the same video frame rates.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) counts with a little better battery life than LG G Pad III 8.0, because it has a 4% larger battery capacity.
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