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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) vs LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) 02Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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15Points LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X
LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
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 (4G VK810)

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!

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) vs G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)} 15 Advantages LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
+306 grams (10.71 ounces)11%
Lighter		vs340 grams (11.9 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)19%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
600x1024 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
170 PPIvs+273 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7"vs+8.3"19%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4000 mAhvs+4600 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
23 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
(front) 1.3MP
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
4G LTE
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
ModelGalaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab 3 SM-T217A (AT&T)Tablet Verizon LG G Pad 8.3 4G LTE VK810, LG VK810
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandSamsungLG
Release date9/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/20133/1/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)126.5 x 216.8 millimeters (4.98 x 8.54 in)
Weight306 grams (10.71 ounces)340 grams (11.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7" inches8.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution600x1024 pixels (16:9)1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI273 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User InterfaceTouchWiz UX UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC		16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
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, 4G4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 13)LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot 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+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + 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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4600 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black
• Quickoffice
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)LG G Pad 8.3 (4G VK810)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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