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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W) vs LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs LG Nexus 5X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Nexus 5X X Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W) 24Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)

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Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W) vs Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)} 5 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)61%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2960 pixels106%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+531 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs424 PPI
+6.2"19%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2700 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)27%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 12.4MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
ModelGalaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
Other model namesBell/Rogers Galaxy S8+ G955W (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream 2Google Nexus 5X, LG H791, LG Bullhead
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungLG
Release date4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/201710/20/2015
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)531 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,17,18,19,20,26,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels12.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4056x3046 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)20 hours
Standby343 hours (14.3 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• 32bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Black, White, Light blue
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• Sony IMX377 sensor camera
• Laser autofocus camera
• 1.55µm pixel size
• Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955W)LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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