Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) vs LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG Aristo 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.7"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Model | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | Aristo 5 (K300TMS) |
Other model names | Galaxy S8 G950U Unlocked (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream | LG Aristo 5 (T-Mobile, Sprint), LMK300TMSATMOSV |
Country or region available | USA | USA |
Brand | Samsung | LG |
Release date | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 | 8/21/2020 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in) | 71.12 x 147.83 millimeters (2.8 x 5.82 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 146 grams (5.11 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 S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.8" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 720x1520 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 568 PPI | 295 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Panda King Glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 199022 (v7) Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0 | 32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/5.0"1.12µm |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | PDAF: phase detection 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/5" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 29 hours (1.2 days) | 11 hours |
Standby | 326 hours (13.6 days) | 528 hours (22 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: 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: Silver • LG UX 9.1 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) | LG Aristo 5 (K300TMS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.75W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body) | 0.67W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |