Acer Predator 8
#7182
LG G Pad 7.0 LTE
#7240Category Breakdown
Acer Predator 8
LG G Pad 7.0 LTE
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Acer Predator 8 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the LG G Pad 7.0 LTE's 7.0-inch display at 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Predator 8 is powered by an Intel Atom x7-Z8700 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the G Pad utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with only 1GB of RAM, resulting in superior multitasking capabilities for the Acer device.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G Pad lacks a front-facing camera, whereas the Predator 8 includes a 2 MP selfie camera.
- The battery capacity of the Predator 8 is slightly larger at 4420 mAh compared to the G Pad's 4000 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Predator 8 launching on Android 5.0, while the G Pad originally came with 4.4.2 but can be upgraded to 5.0, providing a similar software experience.
- The build quality of the Predator 8 is more robust, weighing 353.8g and measuring 8.6mm in thickness, compared to the lighter and thicker G Pad at 294.8g and 10.2mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Predator 8
LG G Pad 7.0 LTE
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
1920
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom x7-Z8700
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
Yes
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4420 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4420 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
217.9 x 127 x 8.6 mm (8.58 x 5.0 x 0.34 in)
189.2 x 113.8 x 10.2 mm (7.45 x 4.48 x 0.40 in)
Weight
353.8 g
294.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Yes
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes