Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) vs LG K20 Plus (TP260)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs LG K20 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 6:51 PM, updated: 11/23/2021 8:25 AM

Compare LG K20 Plus X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG K20 Plus (TP260) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)

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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	vs	5 Advantages LG K20 Plus (TP260)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (109GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	277 PPI
+6.4"21% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP199% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)22% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	K20 Plus (TP260)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC	T-Mobile LG K20 Plus, LG-TP260, LGTP260
Country or region available	(Global, International), Taiwan	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	12/1/2018	2/1/2017
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	75.29 x 148.7 millimeters (2.96 x 5.85 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	277 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38)	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	408 hours (17 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • LG UX 5.0 • Wide-angle 120° front camera • KnockOn, Knock Code • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG K20 Plus (TP260)
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