LG V20 (H918) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)

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Side by side comparison between LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 11:13 PM, updated: 6/13/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo X LG V20 (H918) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F) Compare LG V20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (H918)

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21 Advantages LG V20 (H918)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (50GB available)138% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+515 PPI93% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP34% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

174 grams (6.09 ounces)

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Other model names	T-Mobile LG V20, LG-H918, LGH918	Galaxy J7 Duo J720F Single-Sim, Samsung J720
Country or region available	USA	South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2016	4/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)	77.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6.04 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	267 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 V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 98104 (v7)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,20)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) 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
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 V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
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 V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
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) 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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer ANT+ Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	20 hours
Standby	104 hours (4.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
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: Titan, Silver • LG UX 5.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • MIL-STD-810G certified • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold, White • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V20 (H918)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.543W/kg (head), 1.397W/kg (body)