LG Velvet 5G (G900N) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)

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Side by side comparison between LG Velvet 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/22/2020 3:39 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:17 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition X LG Velvet 5G (G900N) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
POLED

1080x2460

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515) Compare LG Velvet 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Velvet 5G (G900N)

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!

27 Advantages LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (100GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2460 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.8"36% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2" inches55% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh65% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+25W150% 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	10W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+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
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)38% Lighter
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
395 PPI	vs	+441 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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Model	Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Other model names	LG Velvet 5G G900N, LMG900N, LM-G900N (SKT, KT, LG U+)	Galaxy S4 GT-i9515, Galaxy S4 VE, Samsung Altius
Country or region available	South Korea	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/15/2020, Announced: 5/7/2020	4/1/2014, Announced: 3/15/2013
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)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
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.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	LG UX	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
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)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 297372 (v8) Geekbench: 1905 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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	2000/1024 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°15mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.14µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound DTS:X 3D	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	17 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • USB OTG On-The-Go • mDNIe • WiFi dual-band • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB)
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Velvet 5G (G900N)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.88W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.285W/kg (head), 0.399W/kg (body)