Compare tablets
Sony Tablet S
32 GBLG G Pad 8.3
VerizonV500
|
|
| Global Score | |
| 57.5 | 65.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | LG |
| Android 4.0, 3.1 | Android 4.4 |
| 2011-04-26 | 2013-09-01 |
| 9.50 x 6.86 x 0.40 inches | 8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 21.09 ounces | 11.92 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 795.00 | $ 180.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.4 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 161 pixels per inch | 273 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Quad-Core 1700 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| SD, SDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.60 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G) |
| SIM | -- |
| 2.8 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4600mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 6.8 | 6.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
LG G Pad 8.3 is better than Sony Tablet S, with a general score of 65.9 against 57.5. LG G Pad 8.3 is a noticeably newer device, and it's also somewhat thinner and notably lighter than the Sony Tablet S. Both of these tablets work with Android OS (operating system), but the LG G Pad 8.3 has the newer 4.4 version while Sony Tablet S has Android 4.0 version, so it gives you some extra features and a performance increase.
LG G Pad 8.3 features a way better display than Sony Tablet S, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a lot better quantity of pixels per inch of display and a much better 1200 x 1920 resolution. The Sony Tablet S features a greater storage capacity for apps and games than LG G Pad 8.3, because although it has a slot for an external memory card that admits 32 GB smaller, it also counts with 32 GB internal storage.
The LG G Pad 8.3 counts with a superior processor than Sony Tablet S, because it has a higher number of cores and more RAM memory. The Sony Tablet S features a bit longer battery life than LG G Pad 8.3, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity instead of 4600mAh. LG G Pad 8.3 shoots much better pictures and videos than Sony Tablet S, and although they both have a back camera with a 5 mega-pixels, the LG G Pad 8.3 also has a lot better 1920x1080 video quality.
Even being the best tablet of the ones in this comparison, LG G Pad 8.3 is also a bargain compared to others.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.