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Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U) vs LG Magna (4G H520Y)

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

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Compare LG Magna X Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U) 28Points
7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)

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Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U) vs Magna (4G H520Y)} 5 Advantages LG Magna (4G H520Y)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)123%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+512GB (462GB available)131 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3.5GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)47%
Thinner
vs10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1536x2152 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+362 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+7.3"46%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.5 (aperture)60%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP3 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
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4380 mAh72%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2540 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
263 grams (9.21 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)81%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
ModelGalaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Magna (4G H520Y)
Other model namesGalaxy Fold F900U (Single-SIM) Unlocked, Samsung WinnerLG Magna H520Y, LGH520Y, LG C90, LG G4c
Country or region availableUSA
USA
United Arab EmiratesPhilippinesSingapore
United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Singapore
BrandSamsungLG
Release date4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/20194/1/2015
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)69.9 x 139.8 millimeters (2.75 x 5.5 in)
Weight263 grams (9.21 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2152 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)362 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6732 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-T760
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 363016 (v7)
Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512GB (462GB available)
UFS 3.0
8GB (3.5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 700/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
HDR10
Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm
5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4380 mAh2540 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
9W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Titan, White
• LG Optimus UI 4.1
• Knock Code, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)LG Magna (4G H520Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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