LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)

Side by side comparison between LG G Pad 8.3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2014 1:33 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:08 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 XLG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)03Points

Specifications Compare Models

8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

32bit Quad

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

18PointsSamsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)Compare LG G Pad 8.3 X

Specifications Compare Models

8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

32bit Octa

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)

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!

3 Advantages LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
+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)
+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	+1.9Ghz 32bit Octa-Core15% 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 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
340 grams (11.9 ounces)	vs	+294 grams (10.29 ounces)16% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)26% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1200x1920 pixels	vs	+1600x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
273 PPI	vs	+359 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8.3"	vs	+8.4"1% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP58% 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 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4600 mAh	vs	+4900 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (11.49GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Model	G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Other model names	Tablet Verizon LG G Pad 8.3 4G LTE VK810, LG VK810	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700, Samsung Klimt
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	March, 2014	July, 2014
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	126.5 x 216.8 millimeters (4.98 x 8.54 in)	125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)
Weight	340 grams (11.9 ounces)	294 grams (10.29 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Operating system	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Hardware	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Chipset	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T	32bit - Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPU processor	1.7Ghz Quad-Core Krait 300	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.9Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A15 1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	8.3" inches	8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x1920 pixels	1600x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	273 PPI	359 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
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	4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	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 VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Camera	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
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	LED flash
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	feature not registered
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 VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Micro-B USB MHL
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
Other functions	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
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 Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Fingerprint sensor
Other features	- Colors: Black - WiFi direct - WiFi hotspot - Java framework	- Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze - Samsung TouchWiz UI - 100.000:1 screen contrast - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	960 minutes \| 16 hours \| 0.7 day	660 minutes \| 11 hours \| 0.5 day
Standby	36000 minutes \| 600 hours \| 25 days	feature not registered
Radiation rate	LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (body)	1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.18W/kg (body)