LG V10 (H960A) vs Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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Side by side comparison between LG V10 vs Samsung Wave II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2017 11:15 AM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave II X LG V10 (H960A) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) Compare LG V10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V10 (H960A)

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27 Advantages LG V10 (H960A)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR310 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+32GB (22GB available)57 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (390MB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)37% Thinner	vs	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+515 PPI104% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	252 PPI
+5.7"54% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+OIS: 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
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP32 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)42% Lighter
Stainless steel and plastic frame, glass front, plastic back	vs	+Plastic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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Model	V10 (H960A)	Wave II (GT-S8530)
Other model names	LG V10 32GB LG-H960A, LGH960A, LG HPF	Samsung Wave 2 S8530
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	10/8/2015	11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.3 x 159.6 millimeters (3.12 x 6.28 in)	59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel and plastic frame, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Bada 1.2
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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	300/50 Mbps	3.6/2 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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	168 hours (7 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Opal Blue • 2.1" secondary display 160x1040 pixels • Dual front camera • Knock Code • Hi-Fi DAC sound • Quick Charge 2.0 • Fast battery charging: 50% in 40min • MIL-STD-810G certified: shock resistant	• Colors: Ebony Gray • SNS • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V10 (H960A)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.39W/kg (head)