LG G5 (H840) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
Side by side comparison between LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.3"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
16
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
32GB (22GB available) |
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
Model | LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) |
Other model names | LG G5 SE, LG G5 Lite, LG-H840, LGH840 | Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Brazil | (Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 3/31/2016 | 1/6/2018 |
Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in) | 70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in) |
Weight | 159 grams (5.57 ounces) | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.3" inches | 5.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 554 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 600/75 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 850/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17) | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
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+, 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 G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2 | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5312x2988 pixels | 4608x3456 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/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 29mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2800 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | 19 hours |
Standby | 380 hours (15.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
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: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG G5 (H840) | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body) |