The LG G Pad 5 10.1 (also known as LG G Tab 10.1) is a 10.1-inch Android-based tablet computer produced and marketed by LG Electronics. It belongs to the LG G series, and was announced on 13 May 2014 along with the G Pad 8.0, and G Pad 7.0. It is one of LG’s new tablet-size variants aimed to compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 series. The G Pad 5 10.1 is released with Android 4.4.2 Kit kat. LG has customized the interface with its Optimus UI software. As well as apps from Google, including Google Play, Gmail and YouTube, it has access to LG apps such as QPair, QSlide, KnockOn, and Slide Aside. The G Pad 5 10.1 is available in a WiFi-only, 3G & WiFi, and 4G/LTE & WiFi variants. Internal storage is 16 GB, with a microSDXC card slot for expansion. It has a 10.1-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1280×800 pixel. It also features a front camera without flash and rear-facing camera. It also has the ability to record HD videos. LG G Pad 5 10.1 tablet has launched in Africa, and the big highlights are its large 8,200mAh battery, a quad-core Snapdragon 821 SoC, and an 8-megapixel rear camera. The successor of the LG G Pad 4, the LG G Pad 5 10.1 has a full-HD+ display, metal frame, significant bezels on all sides of the display, and a single rear camera setup at the back. The tablet offers expandable storage of up to 512GB, and has been launched in a silver hue color option.
Design & Display
The new tablet from LG parades a 10.1-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a 178-degree viewing angle. With a narrow top bezels 4.4mm and a view angle of 178 degrees. The device packs a smooth body that measures 247.2 x 150.7 x 8mm and weighs a mammoth 498g. The outer shell is made of metal which gives the LG G Pad 5 10.1 a premium look and a classic feel. The new tablet from LG also parades a 10.1-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.
Camera
The main camera is capable of shooting 4K video quality, while the front snapper will capture beautiful selfies. The rear also has a single shooter of an 8-megapixel unit that supports autofocus, while the front camera is a 5-megapixel unit.
Battery
The tablet has a massive non-removable battery capacity of 8,200 mAh with Quick Charge 3.0. And it lasts up to 8hours.
LG G Pad 5 10.1 Key Specifications
- 10.1-inch IPS LCD Display, 1920 x 1200 pixels (224 PPI)
- Android 9.0 Pie
- 2.34GHz quad-core Snapdragon 821 CPU
- 4GB RAM
- 32GB inbuilt Storage, up to 512GB micro SD card
- 8 MP Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint scanner (Side-mounted)
- 4G LTE Network
- 8,200 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Software & Hardware
This amazing tablet has got Adreno 530 GPU for good graphics and gaming. Powering the whole system is Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. The connectivity options on the device are SIM card, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/b/n/ac, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm AUX port, and GPS. For privacy and security, it has a fingerprint scanner placed on edge of the device along with the power button, and volume rocker. You can use the fingerprint to unlock the LG G Pad 5 10.1 and apps with just a finger without entering any passcode. Still the LG G Pad 5 10.1 makes use of 2.34GHz quad-core Snapdragon 821 SoC with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The memory is still expandable via a micro SD card up to 512 GB. I’m pretty sure most tablets will find it quite difficult to beat this feature.
LG G Pad 5 10 .1 Price & where to buy
This tab is dope for people who love to travel and are always on the go and it is on sale in Nigeria for the price of (NGN) 138,000 naira. For the best part it can be purchased at popular e-commerce stores close to your region. Or you visit a trusted mobile retail outlet near you.
