Huawei MatePad T8
#5055
LG G Pad IV 8.0 FHD
#5059Category Breakdown
Huawei MatePad T8
LG G Pad IV 8.0 FHD
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
55.655.6
Summary
- The Huawei MatePad T8 features a solid build with a weight of 310g and dimensions of 199.7 x 121.1 x 8.6 mm, while the LG G Pad IV 8.0 FHD is slightly lighter at 290g and slimmer at 216.2 x 127 x 6.9 mm.
- Both tablets have an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display, but the LG offers a higher resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels compared to the MatePad's 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the MatePad is powered by a Mediatek MT8768 chipset with up to 3GB of RAM, whereas the LG utilizes a Snapdragon 435 with 2GB of RAM, making the MatePad potentially more capable for multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and can record 1080p video, but the LG has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the MatePad's 2 MP.
- The MatePad's battery capacity is 5100mAh, significantly larger than the LG's 3000mAh, leading to longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the MatePad runs Android 10 with EMUI 10, while the LG operates on Android 7.0, upgradable to 8.1, indicating a more modern software experience on the MatePad.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MatePad T8
LG G Pad IV 8.0 FHD
General
Release Date
2020, May 07
2017
Announced
2020, May 07
2017
Description
Also known as Huawei MatePad T 8
Versions: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi/LTE
Versions: V533 (Canada); GPad X2 8.0 Plus V530 (T-Mobile); G Pad F2 8.0 LK460 (Sprint)
Display
Size
8"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
PPI
800
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8768
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.50 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.4
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
199.7 x 121.1 x 8.6 mm (7.86 x 4.77 x 0.34 in)
216.2 x 127 x 6.9 mm (8.51 x 5.0 x 0.27 in)
Weight
310 g
290 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deepsea Blue
Dark Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes