LG V20 (VS995) vs Motorola Moto G5 (XT1675)

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Side by side comparison between LG V20 vs Motorola Moto G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2017 5:50 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 11:26 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 X LG V20 (VS995) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Motorola Moto G5 (XT1675) Compare LG V20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (VS995)

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 V20 (VS995)	vs	4 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 (XT1675)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+5.7"14% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP87% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+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
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (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
+3200 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 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 a/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
+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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)20% Lighter
HDR photo 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 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) 5MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
Other model names	Verizon LG V20, LG VS995, LGVS995	Lenovo Moto G5 (16GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola Cedric
Country or region available	USA	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	10/1/2016	3/1/2017
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)	73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
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	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13,20)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	13 megapixels
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
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	104 hours (4.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V20 (VS995)	Moto G5 (XT1675)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered