LG unveiled their latest Tablet, the LG G Pad 5 10.1, with the model number LM-T600L, in August 2019 in its home country of South Korea. The Android tablet comes with a bright 10.1-inch display and a good battery life.
It’s the follow-up to the LG G Pad 4 that was released in 2017. It has several improvements, particularly on the screen, as well as a larger battery capacity and quick charging technology, as well as a fingerprint scanner on the side.
LG G Pad 5 10.1 Key Specs & Features
- 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 SDcard
- 8 MP Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint scanner (Side-mounted)
- 4G LTE Network
- 8,200 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
The item has a sleek body that measures 247.2 x 150.7 x 8mm and weighs a whopping 498g. The LG G Pad 5 10.1’s outside shell is constructed of metal, giving it a premium look and feel.
The design is tidy overall, with the LG logo neatly placed in the lower center of the panel and a single snapper in the upper left corner. Because the camera is at the same level as the body, it is susceptible to scratches.
Hopefully, they will include provisions for lens protection. LG’s latest tablet features a 10.1-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution and a 178-degree viewing angle.
A specific blue light filter is included into the display to assist prevent eye strain. It also has a black and white mode, which is useful for reading e-books and accessing the web.
Camera and Battery
The LG G Pad 5 10.1 has a dual camera setup in the camera sector. The back of the phone includes a single 8-megapixel camera with autofocus, while the front has a 5-megapixel camera.
The main camera is capable of recording 4K video, while the front snapper will take stunning selfies. With Quick Charge 3.0, the tablet boasts a large non-removable battery capacity of 8,200 mAh.
Hardware and Software
A 2.34GHz quad-core Snapdragon 821 SoC with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 32GB of internal storage is at the helm. A micro SD card can be used to expand the capacity up to 512 GB.
It boasts an Adreno 530 GPU, which provides excellent graphics and gaming performance. Android 9.0 Pie is the operating system that comes pre-installed on the device. SIM card, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/b/n/ac, USB Type-C connector, 3.5mm AUX port, and GPS are the device’s connectivity choices.
A fingerprint scanner, along with the power button and volume rocker, is placed on the device’s edge for security. With just a finger, you can unlock the LG G Pad 5 10.1 and apps without having to enter a passcode.
LG G Pad 5 10.1 Price and Availability
In South Korea, the LG G Pad 5 10.1 was unveiled with a $380 price tag.
In Nigeria, this is roughly equivalent to 138,000 Naira. The Tab is currently unavailable for purchase. It will be sold for 2,200 Ghs in Ghana and 39,000 Ksh in Kenya.