LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG G Pad 8.3 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 9:25 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:08 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) Compare LG G Pad 8.3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+16GB (11GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1200x1920 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+273 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+8.3"84% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4600 mAh124% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
340 grams (11.9 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)160% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE

Capacitive

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Other model names	Tablet Verizon LG G Pad 8.3 4G LTE VK810, LG VK810	Galaxy J1 4G J120G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	India, Malaysia, Singapore
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2014	1/1/2016
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	126.5 x 216.8 millimeters (4.98 x 8.54 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	340 grams (11.9 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	8.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	273 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	12 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (body)	1.08W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.779W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)