LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)

Side by side comparison between LG G Pad 8.3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/9/2020 8:50 PM, updated: 8/8/2020 12:28 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) XLG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)09Points

Specifications Compare Models

8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

32bit Quad

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

10PointsSamsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)Compare LG G Pad 8.3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)

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9 Advantages LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
+340 grams (11.9 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	345 grams (12.08 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1200x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+273 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	189 PPI
+8.3"4% Larger screen	vs	8"
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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	+2Ghz 64bit Quad-Core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)91% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4600 mAh	vs	+5100 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Model	G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Other model names	Tablet LG G Pad 8.3 LTE V507L Google Play Edition, LG V507L	Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	November, 2013	July, 2019
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)	124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)
Weight	340 grams (11.9 ounces)	345 grams (12.08 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	feature not registered
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Operating system	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 10
Hardware	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Chipset	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 SDM429 (12nm)
CPU processor	1.7Ghz Quad-Core Krait 300	2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	Qualcomm Adreno 504
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	8.3" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x1920 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	273 PPI	189 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	60Hz
Mobile networks	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	Not supported
Maximum download/upload	100/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE 2300	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
Calling	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	feature not registered
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Camera	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
2ª camera	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
Other functions	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor
Other features	- Colors: Black, White - WiFi direct - WiFi hotspot - Java framework	- Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white - One UI core 1.1 - Dual speaker - Kids Home - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	5100 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	960 minutes \| 16 hours \| 0.7 day	feature not registered
Standby	36000 minutes \| 600 hours \| 25 days	feature not registered
Radiation rate	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G V507L)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.33W/kg (body)