Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N) vs LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G vs LG G4S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/27/2020 9:38 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:02 AM

Compare LG G4S X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points LG G4S (3G H734 Dual) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)

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!

33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	vs	6 Advantages LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)101% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR54 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+256GB (221GB available)62 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3.5GB available)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)19% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.7"29% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP10 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
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.76" inches127% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps118 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh87% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)38% Lighter
393 PPI	vs	+424 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
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Model	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	G4S (3G H734 Dual)
Other model names	갤럭시 노트20 SM-N981N (Snapdragon)	LG G4 Beat H734 Dual Sim, LG G4 S, LG H734 G4s
Country or region available	South Korea	Poland, Ukraine
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020	8/1/2015
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)	72.6 x 142.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.62 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
System version	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0	8GB (3.5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.027mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
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: Mystic Gray, Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)	• Colors: Metallic Gray, White, Gold • Knock Code, Quick Memo+ • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	LG G4S (3G H734 Dual)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.688W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered