Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) vs LG Nitro HD (P930)

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

4/12/2020 6:51 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:09 PM

Compare LG Nitro HD 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 Nitro HD (P930) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1830
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 Nitro HD (P930)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core150% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (109GB available)54 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)42% Thinner	vs	10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.4"42% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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	Not supported
+(front) 24MP17 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1830 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	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+127 grams (4.45 ounces)36% 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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	Nitro HD (P930)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC	AT&T LG Nitro HD P930, LGP930
Country or region available	(Global, International), Taiwan	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	12/1/2018	12/4/2011
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	67.8 x 133.9 millimeters (2.67 x 5.27 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	127 grams (4.45 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 Nitro HD (P930)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	One UI	LG Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	100/50 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38)	LTE Cat3 (17)
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
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 Nitro HD (P930)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 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)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-49KH
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	1830 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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, Flash player
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 • 16GB microSD included Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)	LG Nitro HD (P930)
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