LG V20 (H990DS Dual) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Side by side comparison between LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
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25 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4 |
64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available) |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Model | V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) |
Other model names | LG V20 Dual-Sim H990ds, LG H990ds, LGH990ds | Galaxy S8 Duos G950FD (Exynos), Samsung Dream |
Country or region available | Taiwan | (Global, International), Brazil, Singapore |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 10/1/2016 | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in) | 68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in) |
Weight | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 568 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 204469 (v7) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2 | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5312x2988 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 29mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | 104 hours (4.3 days) | 326 hours (13.6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Titan, Silver, Pink • LG UX 5.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • MIL-STD-810G certified • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG V20 (H990DS Dual) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.03W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body) | 0.44W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.824W/kg (head), 0.892W/kg (body) | 0.315W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) |