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LG G Pad 8.0 (V480) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between LG G Pad 8.0 vs Apple iPad Air 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X LG G Pad 8.0 (V480) 06Points
8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) Compare LG G Pad 8.0 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)

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G Pad 8.0 (V480)} 6 Advantages LG G Pad 8.0 (V480) vs iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)} 17 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+342 grams (11.97 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs437 grams (15.3 ounces)
+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+S-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)62%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
189 PPIvs+264 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8"vs+9.7"21%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4200 mAhvs+7340 mAh75%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
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ModelLG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesLG Pad 8.0 V480 (WiFi), LG V480iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGApple
Release date7/1/201410/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)124.2 x 210.8 millimeters (4.89 x 8.3 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight342 grams (11.97 ounces)437 grams (15.3 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopiPadOS 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Triple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 29753

💽 Memory and storage

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh7340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
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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