LG Optimus G Pro (E980) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus G Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/18/2015 5:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:08 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 X LG Optimus G Pro (E980) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.2
MP

2.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3140
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F) Compare LG Optimus G Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)

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6 Advantages LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
+32GB (23GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+(back) 13.2MP3% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+3140 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+141 grams (4.94 ounces)13% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)49% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP119% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

30 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Other model names	AT&T LG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E980 USA, LG Gee FHD	Samsung Galaxy A7 2015, Galaxy A7 4G LTE SM-A700F
Country or region available	feature not registered	United Arab Emirates, (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2013	2/1/2015
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in)	76.2 x 151 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Back camera (main camera)	13.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4192x3144 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Front camera (secondary)	2.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL-48TH	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3140 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	17 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Dual shot camera • QRemote 2.0 • LED notification • WiFi dual-band Java framework	• Colors: Pearl White, Black, Champagne Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G Pro (E980)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.64W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.32W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)