LG V10 (H960YK) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG V10 vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2019 11:33 PM, updated: 11/29/2021 8:52 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X LG V10 (H960YK) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB) Compare LG V10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)

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12 Advantages LG V10 (H960YK)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (51GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+515 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.0	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)16% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner
Stainless steel and plastic frame, glass front, plastic back	vs	+Plastic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.7"	vs	+6.4"12% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP32% 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
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Other model names	LG V10 LG-H960YK, LGH960YK, LG HPF	Galaxy A30 SM-A305G Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	Israel	Argentina, Mexico
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	10/8/2015	3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.3 x 159.6 millimeters (3.12 x 6.28 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 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 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 1.1 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 96550 (v7) Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 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	600/150 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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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, LTE-A
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 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4608x3456 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/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + 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) + MIMO 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 V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	23 hours
Standby	168 hours (7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, 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, HTML5
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: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V10 (H960YK)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered