LG G5 (H840) vs Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G5 vs Samsung Ativ S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2016 7:11 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 11:25 PM

Compare Samsung Ativ S X LG G5 (H840) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB) Compare LG G5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (H840)

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21 Advantages LG G5 (H840)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core87% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)38% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+554 PPI81% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+5.3"10% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+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]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)18% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G5 (H840)	Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Other model names	LG G5 SE, LG G5 Lite, LG-H840, LGH840	Samsung Ativ S i8750, Samsung GT-i8750, Samsung Odyssey
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/31/2016	12/1/2012
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)	70.5 x 137.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.4 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.3" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	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)	feature not registered
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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 G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + 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)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	16.7 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	214 hours (8.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Gray • Bing Maps • HAC (M3/T3) • Wifi dual-band DLNA • Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G5 (H840)	Samsung Ativ S (GT-i8750 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered