Lenovo ThinkPad
#8128
LG G Pad 8.3 LTE
#7243Category Breakdown
Lenovo ThinkPad
LG G Pad 8.3 LTE
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 Lenovo ThinkPad features a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the LG G Pad 8.3 LTE has an 8.3-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the ThinkPad is equipped with a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, whereas the G Pad utilizes a more powerful quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G Pad offers 1080p video recording compared to the ThinkPad's lower capabilities.
- The G Pad also has a larger battery capacity of 4600 mAh, compared to the ThinkPad's 3250 mAh.
- Software-wise, the ThinkPad runs on an older Android version (Honeycomb), while the G Pad supports a more recent version (Jelly Bean) with stereo speakers enhancing the audio experience.
- The ThinkPad is heavier at 730g compared to the G Pad's 339.9g, making the latter more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo ThinkPad
LG G Pad 8.3 LTE
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as LG VK810
Display
Size
10.1"
8.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~273 ppi density)
PPI
800
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2
Qualcomm APQ8064 Pro Snapdragon 600
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait 300
GPU
N/A
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
3-in-1 card reader
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
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
3250 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 3250 mAh battery (24.1 Wh)
Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
260 x 181.7 x 14 mm (10.24 x 7.15 x 0.55 in)
216.9 x 126.5 x 8.9 mm (8.54 x 4.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
730 g
339.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
HSPA
LTE
Network Speed
HSPA (region dependent)
LTE
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
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes