LG K8 (US375) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K8 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/13/2021 7:58 AM, updated: 12/6/2022 4:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE X LG K8 (US375) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) Compare LG K8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)

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!

4 Advantages LG K8 (US375)	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)199% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+405 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.5"30% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1800 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2125 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh112% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
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Model	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Other model names	U.S. Cellular LG K8 CDMA, LG US375, LG M1V	Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G SM-G780G/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2016	10/2/2020
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.37 x 144.53 millimeters (2.81 x 5.69 in)	74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 648812 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1800/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,17,25)	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2125 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
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: Blue • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • Flash Selfie • Knock Code	• Colors: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 (US375)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.8W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.429W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body)