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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) vs LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)

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

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Compare LG G Pad 7.0 X Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) 08Points
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
7"
IPS

800x1280

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)

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Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) vs G Pad 7.0 (V400)} 9 Advantages LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3.68GB available)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)2%
Thinner
vs10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
eMMCvs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
306 grams (10.71 ounces)vs+293 grams (10.26 ounces)4%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
600x1024 pixelsvs+800x1280 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
170 PPIvs+216 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
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
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
7"
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
 
ModelGalaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab 3 SM-T217S (Sprint)LG Pad 7.0 V400 (WiFi), LG V400, LG E7
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungLG
Release date10/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/20137/1/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)113.8 x 189.3 millimeters (4.48 x 7.45 in)
Weight306 grams (10.71 ounces)293 grams (10.26 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution600x1024 pixels (16:9)800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI216 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-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User InterfaceTouchWiz UX UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC
8GB (3.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (2)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTENot supported
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-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
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-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)feature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
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, GLONASSS-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black
• Quickoffice
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Luminous Orange, Luminous Blue
• Knock Code
• QuickRemote
• QPair 2.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)LG G Pad 7.0 (V400)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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