Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 70 | 58.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2017-11-01 | -- |
| 8.45 x 5.02 x 0.39 inches | 10.27 x 6.53 x 0.35 inches |
| 14.78 ounces | 18.45 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and Red |
| $ 520.00 | $ 235.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8226 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1600 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Mali-T830 MP3 GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.73 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 7.48 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 7.48 | 5.94 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | -- |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 6.3 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4450mAh Battery | 8000mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 8.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 has a global score of 70, which is much better than the LG G Pad 10.1's 58.4 global score. Both tablets in this comparison review come with Android operating system, but Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 has newer 9.0 Pie version while LG G Pad 10.1 has Android 5.0 version. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 is a thicker but somewhat lighter tablet than the LG G Pad 10.1.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 counts with a bit better processing power than LG G Pad 10.1, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processor, it also counts with more cpu cores and 2 GB more RAM. LG G Pad 10.1 features a screen that's very similar to the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 one, because although the LG G Pad 10.1 has a little bit lower pixels density, and they both have exactly the same 800 x 1280 resolution, it also counts with a larger screen.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 has a superior storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than LG G Pad 10.1. They have the same 16 GB internal memory capacity. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 shoots a lot better videos and photos than LG G Pad 10.1, because it has a way higher resolution back camera.
The LG G Pad 10.1 counts with a way better battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2, because it has an 8000mAh battery size instead of 4450mAh.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 is a lot more expensive than the LG G Pad 10.1, but you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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