Category Breakdown
LG G Pad 7.0 LTE
LG G Pad 8.3
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 LG G Pad 7.0 LTE features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 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 better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G Pad 8.3 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset and 2GB of RAM, compared to the G Pad 7.0's Snapdragon 400 and 1GB of RAM, offering superior processing power.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G Pad 8.3 supports 1080p video recording and includes a 1.3 MP front camera, while the G Pad 7.0 lacks a front camera.
- The G Pad 8.3 also has a larger 4600 mAh battery compared to the 4000 mAh battery of the G Pad 7.0.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, but the G Pad 8.3 offers a better software experience with stereo speakers, enhancing multimedia consumption.
- The G Pad 7.0 is lighter at 294.8g, while the G Pad 8.3 weighs 338.0g, reflecting differences in build quality and design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G Pad 7.0 LTE
LG G Pad 8.3
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
For AT&T
Also known as LG G Pad 8.3 V500
Display
Size
7"
8.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Pro Snapdragon 600
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Adreno 305
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
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
Yes
1.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
189.2 x 113.8 x 10.2 mm (7.45 x 4.48 x 0.40 in)
216.8 x 126.5 x 8.3 mm (8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
294.8 g
338 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
No
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

