LG G5 (H850) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2016 6:40 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 11:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 X LG G5 (H850) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) Compare LG G5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (H850)

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27 Advantages LG G5 (H850)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core192% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)69% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+554 PPI155% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.3"23% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP199% 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
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/2.6" inches23% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(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)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+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
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+116 grams (4.06 ounces)37% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
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Model	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Other model names	LG G5 4G H850, LG H850	Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)
Country or region available	South Africa, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/31/2016	4/28/2012
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)	66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 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	450/50 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,30)	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 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 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)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 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 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	8.7 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
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, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G5 (H850)	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.34W/kg (head)