Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB) vs LG W30+

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M20 vs LG W30+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2020 7:48 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:05 AM

Compare LG W30+ X Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points LG W30+ Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	vs	10 Advantages LG W30+
+1080x2340 pixels131% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+409 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+6.3"1% Larger screen	vs	6.26"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)138% More internal storage for applications and files
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)6% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 13MP + 2MP52% Higher resolution main camera
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/2.9" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
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Model	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
Other model names	Galaxy M20 SM-M205F/Dual-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)	LG W30 Plus 64GB, LM-X440IM, LMX440IM (Dual-sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, India, Morocco	India
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	2/5/2019, Announced: 1/28/2019	7/1/2019
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 156.4 millimeters (2.93 x 6.16 in)	76.5 x 159 millimeters (3.01 x 6.26 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	269 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 M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 1.1 / 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108751 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	600/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 18mm 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
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	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
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: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue • 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Thunder Blue, Platinum Gray, Aurora Green • 19:9 display • Sony IMX486 back camera sensor
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	LG W30+
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.248W/kg (head), 1.591W/kg (body)	feature not registered