LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)
Side by side comparison between LG Velvet 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
POLED
POLED
1080x2460
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3040
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)
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30 Common items in both devices |
UFS 2.1 |
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
+23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
Model | Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) |
Other model names | LG Velvet 5G G900EM, LMG900EM, LM-G900EM | Galaxy S10 5G (Exynos) G977N, Samsung Beyond X |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | South Korea |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 5/15/2020, Announced: 5/7/2020 | 5/16/2019, Announced: 2/1/2019 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.1 x 167.08 millimeters (2.92 x 6.58 in) | 77.1 x 162.6 millimeters (3.04 x 6.4 in) |
Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
Display type | P-OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.8" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 502 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 12 |
User Interface | LG UX | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 297372 (v8) Geekbench: 1905 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (226GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 24, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 40, 78) | NSA/Sub6 (78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
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 Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°15mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.4 | (quad camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP depth TOF3D |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | (dual front camera) 10 megapixels 0.3MP depth TOF3D |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 29mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound DTS:X 3D | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 25W (11V/2.25A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 500 hours (20.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
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, White, Sunset, Green, Red, Pink • Detachable LG Dual-Screen (optional) | • Colors: Majestic black, Crown silver, Gold • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |