LG V30 (H931) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/30/2018 7:49 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X LG V30 (H931) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

1440x2880

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB) Compare LG V30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V30 (H931)

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13 Advantages LG V30 (H931)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+64GB (50GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1440x2880 pixels73% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+537 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 PPI
+(dual camera) 16MP + 13MP82% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.7 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	AT&T LG V30, LG V30 64GB, LGH931, LG-H931, LG Joan	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Kazakhstan, Chile, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	9/21/2017	1/6/2018
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 151.7 millimeters (2.97 x 5.97 in)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2880 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	537 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-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 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,20,29,30,66) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 13MP f/1.9	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): 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/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/5" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, WMA	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	23 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, Silver, Blue, Violet • Aluminum frame • LG UX 6.0+ • Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi wireless charging • IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min • MIL-STD-810G militar certified	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V30 (H931)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)