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LG Voyager (VX10000) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)

Side by side comparison between LG Voyager vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.8"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
950
mAh

(Removable)

vs
31Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) Compare LG Voyager X
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)

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Voyager (VX10000)} 2 Advantages LG Voyager (VX10000) vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
512MB (180MB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)124 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)128%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels21 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+424 PPI154%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5.2"86%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps96 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted), ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+3000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.2vs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
ModelVoyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Other model namesVerizon Voyager, Bell LG Voyager, Telus Voyager, LG VX10KGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520W (Single-Sim)
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
Canada
Canada
BrandLGSamsung
Release date11/21/20071/13/2017
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)53.85 x 117.85 millimeters (2.12 x 4.64 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~35.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI424 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Chipset32bit64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
RAM memoryfeature not registered3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage512MB (180MB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.24.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity950 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours16 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Qualcomm Brew
โ€ข External display LCD 240x400 pixels
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

LG Voyager (VX10000)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.88W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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