LG G Pad 8.0 (V480) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G Pad 8.0 vs Sony Xperia Tablet S tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2014 9:16 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:16 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X LG G Pad 8.0 (V480) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) Compare LG G Pad 8.0 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)

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!

9 Advantages LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	vs	10 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB SD Card Standard
+342 grams (11.97 ounces)71% Lighter	vs	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+189 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	161 PPI
+(front) 1.3MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)155% More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)12% Thinner
8"	vs	+9.4"18% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4200 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

800x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Other model names	LG Pad 8.0 V480 (WiFi), LG V480	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	7/1/2014	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	124.2 x 210.8 millimeters (4.89 x 8.3 in)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight	342 grams (11.97 ounces)	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	8" inches	9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	161 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
📷 Camera
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1296x808 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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	S-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Luminous Orange, Luminous Blue • Knock Code • QuickRemote • QPair 2.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G Pad 8.0 (V480)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered