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LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+

  • LG V20

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LG V20

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Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat)Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions6.29 in x 3.07 in x 0.3 in6.28 in x 2.89 in x 0.32 in
Weight6.14 oz6.1 oz
RuggedYes (Shock proof)Yes (Water, Dust proof)
IP certified Yes (IP68)
MIL-STD-810 certifiedYes 
MaterialsMain body: aluminumMain body: glass
BiometricsFingerprint (touch)Iris scanner, Facial recognition, Fingerprint (touch)
Keys  
Left sideYesYes
Volume controlVolume control, Other
Right side Yes
 Lock/Unlock key
BacksideYes 
Lock/Unlock key 
Available color optionsGray, Silver, PinkBlack, Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink, Blue

Display

Physical size 5.72 in6.22 in
Display resolutionOther (1440x2560 pixels)Other (1440x2960 pixels)
TechnologyIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio72.4%83.32%
Colors16 777 216 
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorHDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Additional displayYes (Color) 
Display resolutionOther 
1040 x 160 pixels 
Touch screenYes 
Capacitive 

Hardware

System chipQualcomm Snapdragon 820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Processor modelKryo (Quad-core,2150 MHz,64-bit,14nm)Kryo 280 (Octa-core,2450 MHz,64-bit,10nm)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Adreno 530)Yes (Adreno 540)
RAM4 GB4 GB
Memory architectureQuad-channelDual-channel
TypeLPDDR4LPDDR4
Built-in storage64 GB64 GB
Maximum User Storage50 GB 
Memory card supportYes (up to 2,000 GB)Yes (up to 256 GB)
Type microSDXC, microSDHC, microSDmicroSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

Camera

CameraYes (16 megapixels)Yes (12 megapixels)
FlashYes (Dual LED)Yes (LED)
Aperture sizeF1.8F1.7
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 26mm
Camera sensor size1/2.8"1/2.55"
Pixel size 1.4μm
Hardware FeaturesSecond camera, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Laser, Phase detection)Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection)
Software FeaturesManual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, Histogram, Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingManual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed controlExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, EffectsBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Frames, Effects
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K))Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps))
FeaturesContinuous autofocus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharingHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Additional cameraYes (5 megapixels)Yes (8 megapixels)
FeaturesWide AngleWide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Video capture 2560x1440 (QHD)

Battery

Capacity3200 mAh3500 mAh
Type Li-ion
Fast ChargeYes (Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0) 
Wireless charging Built-in (Qi, Powermat)
Battery timesTalk time: 14.2 hours / Stand-by time: 18 days (426 hours)Talk time: 34 hours / Music playback : 99 hours / Video playback : 20 hours
Internet use  
3G 14 %01.0f hours
LTE 16%01.0f hours
Wi-Fi 15%01.0f hours

Multimedia

Screen mirroringDLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPortDLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm
Additional microphone/sYes (Noise cancellation)Yes (Noise cancellation)
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA (800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA (1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 )
DataLTE-A Cat 12 (600/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTSLTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS
2G DataEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DOEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO
nano-SIM Yes
HD VoiceYesYes
VoLTEYes 
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
NotificationsHaptic feedbackHaptic feedback
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google TalkHangouts / Google Talk
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Hearing Aid Compatibility  Yes
Hearing Aid Compatibility rating M3, T3

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.2)Yes (5.0, Yes)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Health Device Profile (HDP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Serial Port (SPP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
 MIMO
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes
USBYes (USB 2.0)Yes (USB 3.1)
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging
Connector type USB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Mobile Payment Samsung Pay
Charging connectorUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GlonassGPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory Approval Yes
FCC ID value A3LSMG955U
FCC ID link  link
Date approved Apr 06, 2017
US SAR  
Head 0.33 W/kg
Body 0.29 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission 1.55 W/kg
Wireless Router 0.19 W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Sep 06, 2016)Yes (Mar 29, 2017)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateSep 29, 2016Apr 21, 2017

US carrier availability

CarrierT-Mobile (Discontinued (Feb 12, 2018)), Verizon (Discontinued (Feb 12, 2018)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Jan 25, 2018)), AT&T (Discontinued (Mar 08, 2018)), Sprint (Discontinued (Jun 15, 2018))Verizon (Available (Apr 21, 2017)), AT&T (Available (Apr 21, 2017)), Sprint (Available (Apr 21, 2017)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Mar 19, 2018)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Jun 18, 2018)), Boost Mobile (Available (May 16, 2018))