LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Side by side comparison between LG Velvet 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
POLED
POLED
1080x2460
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Model | Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) |
Other model names | LG Velvet 5G Ultra Wideband, LMG900VM, LM-G900VM (Verizon) | Galaxy A7 Duos 2016 4G, Galaxy A7 6 |
Country or region available | USA | China, Hong Kong |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 5/15/2020, Announced: 5/7/2020 | 12/16/2015 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.1 x 167.08 millimeters (2.92 x 6.58 in) | 74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in) |
Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Display type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.8" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR10 | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | LG UX | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 297372 (v8) Geekbench: 1905 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | mmWave (260, 261) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°15mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.4 | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 29mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound DTS:X 3D | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | 17 hours |
Standby | 500 hours (20.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Black, Silver, White, Sunset, Green, Red, Pink • Detachable LG Dual-Screen (optional) | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • ANT+ |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG Velvet 5G UW (G900VM) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.61W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) | 1.318W/kg (head), 1.144W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.717W/kg (head), 0.621W/kg (body) |