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Samsung Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080) vs LG V20 (LS997)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Grand vs LG V20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG V20 X Samsung Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080) 02Points
5"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (LS997)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080) vs V20 (LS997)} 27 Advantages LG V20 (LS997)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core132%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+515 PPI175%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.7"14%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP199%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAhvs+3200 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
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ModelGalaxy Grand (GT-i9080)V20 (LS997)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Grand i9080, Galaxy Gran, Galaxy Grand SSSprint LG V20, LG LS997, LGLS997
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date1/22/201310/1/2016
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.9 x 143.5 millimeters (3.03 x 5.65 in)78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
Chipset32bit: Broadcom BCM2815564bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom VideoCore IVQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100CDMA2000, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (2,3,4,5,7,12,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours22 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)104 hours (4.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Blue
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi Hotspot
• Colors: Titan, Silver
• LG UX 5.0
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• MIL-STD-810G certified
• Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)LG V20 (LS997)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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