Category Breakdown
LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD
LG W10 Alpha
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.356.3
Summary
- The LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 5.71-inch display of the LG W10 Alpha, which has a resolution of 720 x 1512 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G Pad is powered by a Snapdragon 617 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the W10 Alpha utilizes a Unisoc SC9863A with 3GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The G Pad has a 5 MP rear camera, whereas the W10 Alpha has an 8 MP rear camera, which may yield better photo quality.
- Battery capacity is also a differentiator, with the G Pad housing a 4800 mAh battery compared to the W10 Alpha's 3450 mAh.
- Software-wise, the G Pad runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the W10 Alpha operates on Android 9.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Overall, the G Pad excels in display size and battery life, while the W10 Alpha offers improved performance and camera specifications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD
LG W10 Alpha
General
Release Date
2016
2020, February 19
Announced
2016
2020, February 19
Description
Also known as LG V522
N/A
Display
Size
8"
5.71"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
720 x 1512 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
1200
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 405
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
210.7 x 124.1 x 7.9 mm (8.30 x 4.89 x 0.31 in)
147.3 x 71 x 8.9 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

