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LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

Side by side comparison between LG G Pad 8.3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L) 15Points
LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) Compare LG G Pad 8.3 X
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)

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G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)} 15 Advantages LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L) vs Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)} 2 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
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)19%
Thinner		vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1200x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen		vs600x1024 pixels
+273 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs170 PPI
+8.3"19%
Larger screen		vs7"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4600 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs4000 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
340 grams (11.9 ounces)vs+306 grams (10.71 ounces)11%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
20 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
(front) 1.3MP
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
4G LTE
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
ModelLG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Other model namesTablet LG G Pad 8.3 LTE V507L Google Play Edition, LG V507LGalaxy Tab 3 SM-T217S (Sprint)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandLGSamsung
Release date11/1/201310/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)126.5 x 216.8 millimeters (4.98 x 8.54 in)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight340 grams (11.9 ounces)306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size8.3" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels600x1024 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)273 PPI170 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX UI

⚙️ Processor

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)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 G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)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 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE 2300LTE 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 G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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 G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4600 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours7 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Java framework		• Colors: Midnight Black
• Quickoffice
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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