LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG G Pad 8.3 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2017 8:37 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:08 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) X LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) Compare LG G Pad 8.3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)

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!

5 Advantages LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+1200x1920 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+8.3"51% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+4600 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
338 grams (11.83 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)87% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
273 PPI	vs	+401 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 300 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Other model names	Tablet LG G Pad 8.3 V500 WiFi, LG V500 G Pad	Galaxy J7 2017 J730FM/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Russia
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	10/7/2013	7/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	126.5 x 216.8 millimeters (4.98 x 8.54 in)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	338 grams (11.83 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	8.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	273 PPI	401 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 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	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	Not supported	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	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 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	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, White • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (body)	0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)