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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs LG Extravert (VN271)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Active vs LG Extravert phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Extravert X Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) 33Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs Extravert (VN271)} 1 Advantage LG Extravert (VN271)
+16GB (11GB available)124 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs90MB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)76%
Thinner
vs15.7 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels21 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+432 PPI159%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+5.1"82%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps979 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh195%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)39%
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6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
 
ModelGalaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Extravert (VN271)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4GVerizon LG Extravert VN271, LG Extravert 1
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date5/30/201411/15/2011
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)15.7 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)53 x 105 millimeters (2.09 x 4.13 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.1" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3feature not registered
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)90MB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)5.9 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
• Picture-taking during video recording
• HAC M3/T4
• Colors: Black
• Facebook, Twitter
• Opera browser
• HAC (M4/T4)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)LG Extravert (VN271)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)0.96W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)feature not registered
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