Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB) vs LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 vs LG Velvet 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/22/2020 3:58 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:20 PM

Compare LG Velvet 5G X Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
POLED

1080x2460

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	vs	22 Advantages LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
+151 grams (5.29 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)34% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+128GB (100GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels28% Higher resolution screen
386 PPI	vs	+395 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.8"19% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3050 mAh	vs	+4300 mAh41% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A8000 (Dual-Sim)	LG Velvet 5G (Dual-Sim) LMG900EMW, LM-G900EMW
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	8/1/2015	5/15/2020, Announced: 5/7/2020
Depth	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)	74.1 x 167.08 millimeters (2.92 x 6.58 in)
Weight	151 grams (5.29 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 297372 (v8) Geekbench: 1905 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 40, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°15mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	29mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound DTS:X 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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 SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.1 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3050 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
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, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX	• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Sunset, Green, Red, Pink • Detachable LG Dual-Screen (optional)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)	LG Velvet 5G (G900EMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.252W/kg (head), 0.672W/kg (body)	feature not registered