The V495, UK495, and V496 models are tied to specific carriers — AT&T, U.S. Cellular, and T-Mobile respectively — and support different LTE frequency bands. In contrast, the V480 and V498 are unlocked versions. However, only the V498 offers advanced features similar to the carrier-bound models, though it lacks LTE support.
Hardware Differences
All models come with an 8.0″ IPS display (1280 × 800) and 1 GB of RAM. The V480 uses the APQ8026 processor, while the others are equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.2 GHz quad-core chip. The V480 also falls behind in camera specs, offering a 1.3 MP front camera without HD video, whereas the others include a 2 MP front camera with HD video capabilities. The V498 stands out with a rear camera resolution up to 2560 × 1920, which is higher than the rest.
Storage, Battery, and Expandability
All tablets feature 16 GB of internal storage, but the available user memory ranges from 9 to 9.5 GB depending on the model. The V480 supports microSD cards only up to 32 GB, while the others support up to 128 GB. Battery capacity is generally 4200 mAh across the models, except for the V496, which has a slightly smaller 4000 mAh battery.
| Tech specs | V480 | V495 | UK495 | V496 | V498 |
| Carrier | Neverlock | AT&T | U.S. Cellular® | T-Mobile | Neverlock |
| Platform | Android™ 5.0, Lollipop | Android™ 5.0, Lollipop | Android™ 5.1, Lollipop | Android™ 5.0, Lollipop | Android™ 5.0, Lollipop |
| Processor | APQ8026 1.2 GHz Quad-core | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 1.2 GHz Quad-Core | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 1.2 GHz Quad-Core | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 1.2 GHz Quad-Core | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 1.2 GHz Quad-Core |
| Wi-Fi® | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth® Version | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Display | 8.0″ IPS (1280 x 800) | 8.0″ IPS (1280 x 800) | 8.0″ IPS (1280 x 800) | 8.0″ IPS (1280 x 800) | 8.0″ IPS (1280 x 800) |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with Autofocus | 5 MP Rear-Facing Camera and Full HD Camcorder | 5 MP Rear-Facing Camera and Full HD Camcorder | 5 MP Rear-Facing Camera | 5 MP Rear-Facing Camera Up to 2560 x 19201 (2560 x 1600 default) |
| Front Camera | 1.3 MP | 2 MP Front-Facing Camera and HD Camcorder | 2 MP Front-Facing Camera and HD Camcorder | 2 MP Front-Facing Camera and HD Camcorder | 2 MP Front-Facing Camera and HD Camcorder |
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 4,200 mAh | 4,200 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 4,200 mAh |
| Total Internal Memory | 16 GB eMMC | 16 GB (up to 9.5 GB usable memory) | 16 GB (up to 9 GB usable memory) | 16 GB (up to 9 GB usable memory) | 16 GB (up to 9 GB usable memory) |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| MicroSD® Memory Slot | Support up to 32 GB | Support up to 128 GB | Support up to 128 GB | Support up to 128 GB | Support up to 128 GB |
| Frequencies | x | LTE Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/17/29 | LTE Bands B2, B4, B5, and B13 | LTE Bands 2/4/12, WCDMA Bands 2/4/5 | x |
