There are many analysts who indicate that the future of compact tablets is 8 inches. They are based on the fact that the 7-inch size is being reached by the phablet format, with more and more models close to 6 inches or higher. It is significant that Samsung's most powerful small model, the Note 8.0, is this size. HP with its latest releases has taken this path and has in the HP Slate 8 Pro the most powerful of all your Android tablets, not just the small ones. LG also chose this format for its return to the ring. LG G Pad 8.3 It is an excellent team that not only makes things difficult for its rivals on the Google platform but can be tough competition for Apple and its iPad mini, which will launch its second generation shortly.
We are going to make a comparison of the LG and HP models, not so much to measure each other but to show the new standards of the 8-inch compact tablet.
Design, size and weight
The size chosen by these two models reduces portability somewhat showing 7-inch computers. Although, the reduction of the side frames and the bezels that is being achieved today reduces the overall dimensions of these teams. The aspect ratio of the Slate 8 Pro is 4: 3, the same as the iPad mini. This option makes it more difficult to hold it with one hand due to its greater width.
As for the weight, the Korean model shows us that it is not necessary to increase it to get a slightly larger tablet.
The finish of this model is high-end with a very interesting polished aluminum casing and a great invoice. The American model chooses plastic but looks solid and stylish outfit with various color options.
Screen
The aspect ratio of these two models is very different, yet both have opted for large screen resolution, especially the g G Pad, and wide viewing angles. We did not reach the pixel density of the new Nexus 7 but the levels are still very high and leave behind competitors such as the iPad mini or the Note 8.0.
Unlimited
The chips that incorporate these two teams are cutting edge and powerful. In the absence of benchmarks of the final models on sale, we have seen some very decent from the LG. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor is really powerful and energy efficient. The Nvidia Tegra 4 of the other tablet is a real beast, especially in the graphics section.
Both meet the standard of 2 GB of RAM. Nobody imagines a high-end tablet without this level of random access memory anymore, at least on Android.
Storage
Tablets without micro SD are a thing of the two big brands, Apple and Google, the others prefer to make consumers happy and let them introduce content with this external resource.
Connectivity
Neither chooses to support mobile networks. It's funny, although in the end, few users are really willing to pay for another data plan for these issues. What they do value is the option of turning the tablet into a Media Center thanks to its port micro HDMI.
Cameras
The rear camera on tablets was discussed for a while. Now we find it less ridiculous to take pictures with hulks in our hands. On the other hand, augmented reality applications require a rear camera and these will grow in the future.
Battery
We have found that the minimum acceptable is 8 hours. LG has co-signed 9 hours with 4.600 mAh. Hopefully HP will do the same.
Conclusion, prices and future forecasts
We do not yet have official information on the prices of these two devices. None of them are expected to be released at a really high price, despite the great endowment. Nexus 7 has made us be much more demanding in terms of value for money. The two will walk around the 300 euros, although it is said that especially HP could surprise with a record price.
These two teams will represent great competition for other big brands and, in a market increasingly open to new bets, they could be Decent alternatives to the new Nexus 7, the recent Kindle Fire HDX 7 and the iPad mini 2, about to arrive.
| Tablet | LG G Pad 8.3 | HP Slate 8 Pro |
| Size | 216,8 x 126,5 x 8,3 mm | 200 x 134,7 x 7,2 mm |
| Screen | 8,3 inches | 7,9 inch IPS multi-touch LED |
| Litigation, Arbitration | 1920 x 1200 pixels (273 ppi) | 1600 x 1200 pixels (253 ppi) |
| Thickness | 8,3 mm | 7,2 mm |
| Weight | 338 grams | To unveil |
| Operating system | 4.2.2 Android Jelly Bean | 4.2.2 Android Jelly Bean |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600CPU: Quad Core Krait @ 1,7 GHz
GPU: Adreno 320 |
NVIDIA Tegra 4CPU: Quad Core ARM Cortex A15 @ 1,9 GHz
GPU: GeForce 72 cores |
| RAM | 2GB | 2 GB |
| Conference proceedings | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Extension | Micro SD (64GB) | Micro SD (32GB) |
| Connectivity | Dual Band WiFi, WiFi Hot spot, Bluetooth 4.0, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, micro HDMI |
| Ports | Micro USB 2.0, 3.5 Jack, | Micro USB 2.0, 3.5 mm Jack |
| Sound | Rear speakers | 2 Rear Stereo Speakers / Beats Audio |
| Camera | Front 1,3 MPX / Rear 5 MPX | Front 2 MPX / Rear 5 MPX |
| Sensors | GPS GLONASS, accelerometer, proximity | GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass |
| Battery | 4.600 mAh / 9 hours | To unveil |
| Accessories | — | Stylus |
| Price | To unveil | To unveil |