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LG Optimus G Pro (E986) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

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

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5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.2
MP

2.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3140
mAh

(Removable)

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04Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) Compare LG Optimus G Pro X
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? LG Optimus G Pro (E986)

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Optimus G Pro (E986)} 19 Advantages LG Optimus G Pro (E986) vs Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)91%
Lighter
vs306 grams (10.71 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs600x1024 pixels
+401 PPI136%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs170 PPI
+(back) 13.2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.3MP76%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
5.5"vs+7"27%
Larger screen
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3140 mAhvs+4000 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

17 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
4G LTE
100 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
ModelOptimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Other model namesLG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E986 for Europe, LG Gee FHDGalaxy Tab 3 SM-T217S (Sprint)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandLGSamsung
Release date8/1/201310/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels600x1024 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI170 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX UI

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/1800/2600LTE Cat3 (2)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Back camera (main camera)13.2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4192x3144 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Front camera (secondary)2.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1200 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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 Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro-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
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BL-48TH
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3140 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hours7 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LG Optimus UI 3.0
• Dolby mobile sound enhancement
• Dual shot camera
• QRemote 2.0
• LED notification
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework
• Colors: Midnight Black
• Quickoffice
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.64W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.32W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)feature not registered
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