LG Q8 (H970) vs Samsung Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG Q8 vs Samsung Galaxy A04 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2023 8:15 AM, updated: 2/22/2023 4:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A04 X LG Q8 (H970) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB) Compare LG Q8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q8 (H970)

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!

21 Advantages LG Q8 (H970)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+32GB (22GB available)22% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (18GB available)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1440x2560 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+565 PPI109% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
5.2"	vs	+6.5"25% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP117% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) 5MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
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Model	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
Other model names	LG Q8 2017, LG-H970, LGH970	Galaxy A04 SM-A045M Single-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe)	Argentina, Peru
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2017	10/10/2022, Announced: 8/24/2022
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)	76.3 x 164.4 millimeters (3 x 6.47 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G37 (MT6765V/CB) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 112662 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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
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 Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.41/4"10mm	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: 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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, 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 Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	1000 hours (41.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 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: Titan • Metal body • LG UX 5.0 • KnockOn, Knock Code • 32-bit/192kHz audio • VoLTE • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Q8 (H970)	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045M 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.01W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered