LG G Pad 8.3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Review: Comparison of Specs, Features, Price

Most people find that a 7-inch tablet is just right for reading, but can be a tad too small for watching movies or playing games. Others adore the 10-inch tablet for its wide display, certainly ideal for videos and games, but it can be too cumbersome to bring anywhere else outside the home. Enter the 8-inch tablet, a great compromise, and nowadays, more and more people prefer this type of device as it offers a good user experience while still being extremely portable.

Here, we compare two 8-inch slates—the LG G Pad 8.3, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0.

Design:
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is made of plastic and has a texturized back with a metallic strip edging the device. It measures 8.27 x 4.88 x 0.31 inches and weighs 11.11 ounces.

The LG G Pad 8.3 has an aluminum back with plastic trimmings. It measures 8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches and weighs 11.8 ounces.

Features:
The Galaxy Tab 4 has an 8-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. When compared to HD screens, the Tab 4's display can appear dull and pixelated, but it responds well to touch and gestures. The G Pad has an 8.3-inch display with a better resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, and images are clear and sharp on the slate compared to movies or pictures viewed on the Samsung device.

The Samsung device runs on Android 4.4.2 with Samsung's Touchwiz skin, which is user friendly and provides tips via pop-up windows which can be turned on and off. Meanwhile, the LG tablet runs on Android 4.2.2 Jellybean with the LG Optimus 3.0 user interface.

Though far from being impressive, both tablets have functional cameras, with the G Pad sporting a 5MP rear-facing shooter, while the Tab 4 has a 3MP rear camera. Both devices have a 1.3MP front-facing camera.

Price:
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 starts at $279, while the LG G Pad 8.3 starts at $220.