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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) vs LG K8 2017 (X240)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 vs LG K8 (2017) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) 06Points
10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? LG K8 2017 (X240)

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!

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) vs K8 2017 (X240)} 19 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240)
+16GB (12GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1280x800 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+10.1"102%
Larger screen
vs5"
+6800 mAh172%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
487 grams (17.05 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)2 times
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
149 PPIvs+294 PPI97%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (720x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+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 supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

12 Common items in both devices
1.5GB / 1.5GB LPDDR3
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
ModelGalaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T531, Samsung SM-T531LG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240, LG-X240, LG PP2
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSaudi ArabiaAlgeriaUnited Arab EmiratesRussiaUkraine
Saudi Arabia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Ukraine
BrandSamsungLG
Release date6/1/20143/1/2017
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight487 grams (17.05 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1280x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM822664bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
RAM memory1.5GB1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours3.2 hours
Standbyfeature not registered310 hours (12.9 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Black
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX UI
โ€ข Colors: Indigo, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Quick Selfie

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)LG K8 2017 (X240)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.941W/kg (body)feature not registered
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