Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD) vs LG Optimus G Pro (E940)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 vs LG Optimus G Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/18/2015 5:14 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:08 PM

Compare LG Optimus G Pro X Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points LG Optimus G Pro (E940) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.2
MP

2.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3140
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	vs	6 Advantages LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)49% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP119% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.3MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 13.2MP3% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
2600 mAh	vs	+3140 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

30 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	Optimus G Pro (E940)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A7 Duos LTE SM-A700FD	LG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E940, LG Gee FHD
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	2/1/2015	4/1/2013
Depth	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 151 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)	76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (23GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL-48TH
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3140 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pearl White, Black, Champagne Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Dual shot camera • QRemote 2.0 • LED notification • WiFi dual-band Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)	LG Optimus G Pro (E940)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)	0.64W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.283W/kg (head), 0.358W/kg (body)	0.32W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)