LG G4 (VS986) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)

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Side by side comparison between LG G4 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2015 8:30 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:21 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X LG G4 (VS986) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) Compare LG G4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G4 (VS986)

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!

21 Advantages LG G4 (VS986)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)101% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB (25GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+534 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.5"22% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)29% Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.0

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Other model names	LG G4 VS986 (Verizon), LG-VS986, AS986, LG P1	Galaxy S5 mini G800Y 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available	USA	Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	4/29/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015	7/1/2014
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	LG UX 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 13)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + 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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	10 hours
Standby	434 hours (18.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red • Knock Code • Quick Remote	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G4 (VS986)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.77W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head)	0.862W/kg (head), 0.458W/kg (body)