LG G Pad F 8.0

LG G Pad F 8.0
$249.99
Brand: LG
Category: Android Tablet
  • Display: 8.0 inches, 1280 x 800 pixels
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
  • RAM: 1GB
  • OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • Battery: mAh
  • Released Date: 21-05-2015

Specifications

General

Device Type Android Tablet
Model LG G Pad F 8.0, LG V495
Released May, 2015
Status Available

Design

Dimensions 210.6 x 124.2 x 8.9 mm)
Weight 349.0 g
Colors Titan Silver

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) IPS LCD
Size 8.0 inches
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. 189 ppi
Features Ambient light sensor

Platform

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 5.0 Lollipop
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. No

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU Quad-core 1200 MHz ARM Cortex-A7
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno 305
RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 1GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 16GB
Memory Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. Yes
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Accelerometer, Compass
3.5mm jack Yes
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Technology No

Battery

Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 4200 mAh
Battery Life 9 hours
Charging No

Camera

Rear Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 5 MP
Front Camera 2 MP
Video 1920x1080 Full HD
Camera Features Autofocus
Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 4.0
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. 802.11 a/b/g/n
USB Full-size USB 2.0
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. Yes
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. No

Reviews

User Reviews 1 User Reviews The screen quality is beautiful and viewing videos and browsing the web is a smooth, enjoyable experience. The body is slim and comfortable to hold. The rear-facing speaker delivers decent volume and sound. The stylus works well for writing and navigating. One of my favorite features is the remote app that can control multiple TVs and components.
- J. Williams
User Reviews 2 After using the tablet briefly, I found the screen resolution to be decent but not the best. The performance seems fast enough so far without lag or stuttering. The Lollipop software includes useful features like dual window multitasking.
- Jeremy Hill
User Reviews 3 My initial impressions are quite positive. The tablet feels light and comfortable to hold, similar to a Nexus 7. It has a quad-core processor, 4G LTE connectivity, a stylus, and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.
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Tabletmonkeys Reviews Tabletmonkeys Reviews Pros:
- Decent display quality and resolution
- Good battery life - consistently over 8 hours screen on time
- microSD expansion up to 128GB
Cons:
- Speaker volume and quality unknown
- Camera, performance, software need more testing

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our dedicated team and users.

7
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10
  • Design 7 / 10

LG recently released an affordable new tablet option – the G Pad 8.0.

Impresses with Display and Design

At 8-inches, the G Pad 8.0's HD display hits a nice sweet spot between portability and screen real estate. 

While resolution tops out at 1280 x 800, the quality stands out with vibrant colors and solid viewing angles thanks to LG's IPS technology. 

Images and video look sharp thanks to a density of 189 pixels per inch.

The tablet‘s slim body measures just 0.35 inches thick and weighs 12.3 ounces. It easily slips into a bag or purse. 

Hands find comfort holding the smooth rounded edges. 

Buttons and ports fit smartly around the perimeter without clutter.

Offers Strong Battery Life

Battery capacity clocks in at 4200 mAh. Impressively, LG jam packs up to 8 hours of screen on time from a single charge. 

Moderate users can stretch up to two days on one charge. 

Standby time sits at a remarkable 40 days.

Provides Smooth All Around Performance

A Snapdragon 400 chip with quad core 1.2GHz ARM processor delivers smooth, stutter free performance whether browsing the web, streaming video, or jumping between apps. 

Graphics rush along thanks to the Adreno 305 GPU

Multitasking feels effortless with Android Lollipop's split screen mode.

While only packing 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, a microSD slot allows expanding by up to 128GB extra space for apps and media files. This helps offset any storage limitations.

Offers Useful Extra Features

LG wisely opts for a close to stock Android experience. 

Bloatware remains minimal with under 10GB of the 16GB capacity preloaded with apps. 

Useful extras like a TV remote app, stylus input, and Kindle e-reader software increase functionality.

The G Pad 8.0 checks nearly every box in terms of features and functionality while keeping costs low. 

With LTE connectivity and unlimited data included with T-Mobile's payment plans, LG's latest tablet brings tremendous overall value.

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