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Lg G Pad F 8 0 V496 Cellular (1GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 400

Lg G Pad F 8 0 V496 Cellular (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 72% of tablets
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

5.1

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software & Features

5%

6.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 68% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £210

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Technical Specifications of tablet Lg G Pad F 8 0 V496 Cellular (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

5.1

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software & Features

5%

6.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

5.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Lg G Pad F 8 0 V496 Cellular (1GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

5.5

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Process node
28 nm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
â–² Better than 51% of models
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 51.1% of tablets and equal to those in 1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
Screen resolution
1280×800
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
189 ppi
Pixel density
189 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 66.5% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
â–² Better than 45% of models
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.6
Main camera aperture
f/2.6
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.6 which is narrower than that of 87.5% of tablets and equal to that of 2% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.6% of tablets and equal to those in 4.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
14.3 hours
Battery life
14.3 hours
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 14.3 hours, which is longer than that of 85.1% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
medium
Update support duration
medium
â–² Better than 47% of models
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
348.9 g
Weight
348.9 g
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 348.9 g which is lighter than 81.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Lg G Pad F 8 0 V496 Cellular (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 4.3 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    14.3 hours
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14.3 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    14.3 hours vs 10 hours
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 305
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 305 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 305 vs Mali-G51
  • Includes stylus
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 28.8% lighter
    Weight
    348.9 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (348.9 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    348.9 g vs 490 g
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 51.1 mm narrower
    Width
    124.2 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (124.2 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    124.2 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 305
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 305 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 305 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 4.3 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    14.3 hours
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14.3 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    14.3 hours vs 10 hours
  • Includes stylus
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • 28.8% lighter
    Weight
    348.9 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (348.9 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    348.9 g vs 490 g
  • 51.1 mm narrower
    Width
    124.2 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (124.2 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    124.2 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 4.81x less popular
    Lg G Pad F 8 0 V496 Cellular (1GB + 16GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    Lg G Pad F 8 0 V496 Cellular (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.71 vs 7.1).
    6.71 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    800 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 71.8% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    4.2 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • Older DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR2
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet uses an older DDR memory version than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3). The average tablet uses DDR version LPDDR3.
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 70 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    331 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (331 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    331 nits vs 401 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 69 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    331 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (331 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    331 nits vs 400 nits
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    8 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 15.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    189 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 32 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    189 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (189 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    189 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.6
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.6 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.6 vs f/2.2
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 0.9 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2015
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019).
    June 2015
    2015 vs 2019

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What we like about Lg G Pad F 8 0 V496 Cellular (1GB + 16GB)

  • Convenient size and comfortable to hold in one hand
  • Includes a full-size USB port and a stylus
  • Supports expandable storage via microSD card slot
  • Good camera quality for a budget tablet, including HDR mode
  • Useful built-in features like QPair for phone notifications and QuickRemote IR blaster
  • LTE connectivity allows for use as a reliable mobile hotspot

What we don't like about Lg G Pad F 8 0 V496 Cellular (1GB + 16GB)

  • Noticeable performance lag and sluggishness when switching between apps
  • Low screen resolution (1280 x 800) results in less sharpness compared to rivals
  • Battery life is average and can fall short of manufacturer claims under heavy use
  • Limited 1GB of RAM can cause the tablet to freeze or crash occasionally
  • Audio quality from rear speakers is prone to distortion at high volumes
  • The build quality feels somewhat budget and the plastic back attracts thumbprints

Verdict

The LG G Pad F 8.0 (V496) is an 8-inch Android tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 IPS display and 4G LTE cellular connectivity. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD. Key characteristics include a built-in passive stylus, a full-size USB port for data sharing, and a 4,200 mAh battery. Main pros are its comfortable, lightweight design for one-handed use, useful multitasking features like Dual Window, and the inclusion of an IR blaster for remote control functionality. However, its performance is often noted as sluggish due to the limited 1GB of RAM, and the 5MP rear camera lacks a flash, resulting in poor low-light photography.

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