Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) vs LG K20 (X120BMW)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10e vs LG K20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2280
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.45"
IPS
IPS
480x960
8
MP
MP
5mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB)
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16 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
Model | Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | K20 (X120BMW) |
Other model names | Galaxy S10E (Snapdragon) SM-G970UZBEXA 8GB RAM Unlocked | LG K20 2019 LMX120BMW.ACOLBK, LM-X120BMW |
Country or region available | USA | (Latin America), Colombia, Panama |
Brand | Samsung | LG |
Release date | 3/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019 | 8/7/2019 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in) | 71.9 x 148.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.85 in) |
Weight | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) | 152 grams (5.32 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.8" inches | 5.45" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) | 480x960 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 435 PPI | 197 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 12 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 325192 (v7), 389694 (v8) Geekbench: 10081 (v4.4), 2141 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 256GB (226GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/316 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
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 S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/5" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
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 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 | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-01 |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 17 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 600 hours (25 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Black, Blue, Platinum • Android Go edition • Google assistant • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S10e (SM-G970U 256GB) | LG K20 (X120BMW) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.68W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |