LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD The LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,800 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 8" · 210.7 x 124.1 x 7.9 mm (8.30 x 4.89 x 0.31 in)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB
Main Camera 5 MP · Panorama
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Solid 4,800 mAh battery for all-day use
✓ 8" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗ Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗ 5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Multitasking Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, May. Released 2016, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
283 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,800 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Type
Li-Ion 4800 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
210.7 x 124.1 x 7.9 mm (8.30 x 4.89 x 0.31 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD support 5G?› No, the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD have NFC?› No, the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD does not have NFC.
Does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD have expandable storage?› Yes, the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD support dual SIM?› The LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD have a headphone jack?› Yes, the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD ship with?› The LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat).
What type of USB port does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD use?› The LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD uses microUSB 2.0.
Does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD support Wi-Fi 7?› The LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The LG G Pad III 8.0 FHD has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
