Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB) vs LG K20 V (VS501)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J8 vs LG K20 V phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/18/2020 8:49 PM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:56 PM

Compare LG K20 V X Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points LG K20 V (VS501) Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	vs	6 Advantages LG K20 V (VS501)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+720x1480 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6"13% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP61% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+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)
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)32% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.62 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
274 PPI	vs	+277 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

22 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
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Model	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	K20 V (VS501)
Other model names	Galaxy J8 J810M/Dual-SIM (4GB RAM)	Verizon LG K20 VS501 (2017), LG-VS501, LGVS501
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	8/1/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018	2/1/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.62 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)	73.66 x 147.32 millimeters (2.9 x 5.8 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	274 PPI	277 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple	• Colors: Black • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • LG UX 5.0 • Wide-angle 120° front camera • KnockOn, Knock Code • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810M/DS 64GB)	LG K20 V (VS501)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered