Category Breakdown
LG G Pad II 10.1
Nvidia Shield LTE
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.954.9
Summary
- The LG G Pad II 10.1 features a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, while the Nvidia Shield LTE has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but higher pixel density at 283 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the G Pad II is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, whereas the Shield LTE uses the Nvidia Tegra K1, which is optimized for gaming.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Shield LTE offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the G Pad II's 2 MP.
- The G Pad II has a larger 7400 mAh battery compared to the Shield LTE's 5400 mAh.
- Software-wise, the G Pad II runs Android 5.1.1, providing a more updated experience than the Shield LTE's Android 4.4.2, though it can be upgraded to 4.4.4.
- Build quality shows the G Pad II is slightly heavier and thicker than the Shield LTE, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G Pad II 10.1
Nvidia Shield LTE
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
10.1"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
PPI
1920
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra K1
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
Adreno 330
ULP GeForce Kepler (192 cores)
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (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
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7400 mAh
5400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 7400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5400 mAh, non-removable (19.75 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
254.3 x 161.1 x 7.8 mm (10.01 x 6.34 x 0.31 in)
221 x 126 x 9.2 mm (8.70 x 4.96 x 0.36 in)
Weight
489 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brilliant Bronze
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Yes
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

