Category Breakdown
Allview Viva i8
LG G Pad 8.3
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Allview Viva i8 features a 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the LG G Pad 8.3 has a larger 8.3-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Viva i8 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z5280, whereas the G Pad 8.3 utilizes a more capable quad-core Snapdragon 600, providing better multitasking with its 2GB of RAM compared to the Viva's 1GB.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G Pad 8.3 can record video at 1080p, while the Viva i8's capabilities are limited.
- They both house a 4600 mAh battery, but the G Pad 8.3 is slightly heavier at 338g compared to the Viva i8's 312.5g.
- Lastly, the G Pad 8.3 runs on a slightly newer version of Android, 4.2.2, with the option to upgrade to 5.0, enhancing the software experience compared to the Viva i8's Android 4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Viva i8
LG G Pad 8.3
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as LG G Pad 8.3 V500
Display
Size
7.9"
8.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~162 ppi density)
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~273 ppi density)
PPI
768
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z5280
Qualcomm APQ8064 Pro Snapdragon 600
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
200 x 137 x 7.3 mm (7.87 x 5.39 x 0.29 in)
216.8 x 126.5 x 8.3 mm (8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
312.5 g
338 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
No
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

