The LG G Pad 8.0 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks, with a 4,200 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Overall
A
Performance
A
Display
A+
Battery
A+
Camera
B+
Software
C+
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size8" · 210.8 x 124.2 x 9.9 mm (8.30 x 4.89 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera5 MP · Panorama
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓8" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 189 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2014, May. Released 2014, July
Also Known As
Also known as LG G Pad 8.0 V480
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
