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Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface RT vs LG G Pad 8.3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G Pad 8.3 X Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) 04Points
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500) Compare Microsoft Surface RT X
8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)

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Surface RT (32GB)} 4 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)} 14 Advantages LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
+32GB (15GB available)36%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+10.6"28%
Larger screen
vs8.3"
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)104%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
680 grams (23.8 ounces)vs+338 grams (11.83 ounces)101%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
768x1366 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels120%
Higher resolution screen
148 PPIvs+273 PPI84%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MPvs+(back) 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.3MP42%
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
190000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
4120 mAhvs+4600 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
ModelSurface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface RT 1Tablet LG G Pad 8.3 V500 WiFi, LG V500 G Pad
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftLG
Release date10/26/201210/7/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)126.5 x 216.8 millimeters (4.98 x 8.54 in)
Weight680 grams (23.8 ounces)338 grams (11.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.6" inches8.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1366 pixels1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)148 PPI273 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
System versionWindows RT 8.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateWindows RT 8.1Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Browsermark: 73180 (v1)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (15GB available)
SSD
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
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

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x720 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
USBUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4120 mAh4600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• Colors: Black, White
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)LG G Pad 8.3 (WiFi V500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.72W/kg (body)
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