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LG G Pad 7.0 (V400) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)

Side by side comparison between LG G Pad 7.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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7"
IPS

800x1280

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) Compare LG G Pad 7.0 X
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)

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G Pad 7.0 (V400)} 9 Advantages LG G Pad 7.0 (V400) vs Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+293 grams (10.26 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs306 grams (10.71 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+800x1280 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs600x1024 pixels
+216 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs170 PPI
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3.68GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)2%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

21 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
7"
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
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ModelLG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Other model namesLG Pad 7.0 V400 (WiFi), LG V400, LG E7Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T217A (AT&T)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandLGSamsung
Release date7/1/20149/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)113.8 x 189.3 millimeters (4.48 x 7.45 in)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight293 grams (10.26 ounces)306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels600x1024 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)216 PPI170 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX UI

⚙️ Processor

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (3.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Luminous Orange, Luminous Blue
• Knock Code
• QuickRemote
• QPair 2.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Midnight Black
• Quickoffice
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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