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Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) vs LG Freedom (UN272)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs LG Freedom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Freedom X Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) 33Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)

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!

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) vs Freedom (UN272)} 2 Advantages LG Freedom (UN272)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1x 480MHz
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+64GB (51GB available)108 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs480MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)79%
Thinner
vs15.2 millimeters (0.6 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
+1440x2960 pixels43 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+568 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+5.8"93%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 12.2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps499 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 2.4 Mbps
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Iris scanner, Heart rate, SpO2, Hall effect, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)23%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
 
ModelGalaxy S9 (SM-G960F)Freedom (UN272)
Other model namesGalaxy S9 G960F (Exynos) Single-simUS Cellular LG Freedom, LG UN272
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/201810/20/2012
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)53 x 107 millimeters (2.09 x 4.21 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.8" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)feature not registered
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 242789 (v8)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X256MB
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
480MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps2.4 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
โ€ข Samsung DeX
โ€ข Samsung Gear VR
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข Colors: Titan Grey

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F)LG Freedom (UN272)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.362W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
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