Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) vs LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Watch vs LG K20 Plus devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
360x360
N/A
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
270
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.3"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better device? LG K20 Plus (TP260)
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9 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
+2 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 Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
Model | Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | K20 Plus (TP260) |
Other model names | Galaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815WZDAXAC, Samsung Galileo | T-Mobile LG K20 Plus, LG-TP260, LGTP260 |
Country or region available | Canada | USA |
Brand | Samsung | LG |
Release date | 8/1/2018 | 2/1/2017 |
Depth | 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in) | 75.29 x 148.7 millimeters (2.96 x 5.85 in) |
Weight | 49 grams (1.72 ounces) | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 1.2" inches | 5.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 360x360 pixels (1:1) | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 277 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass DX+ | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
System version | Tizen 4.0 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (1.5GB available) eMMC | 32GB (22GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 10 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900 | UMTS 850/1700/1900 |
Primary 4G network | LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26,66) | LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
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 Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
Back camera (main camera) | Not supported | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | Not supported | 4160x3120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | Not supported | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Not supported | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4 | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
USB | Not supported | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Not supported | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 270 mAh | 2700 mAh |
Charger, watts | 3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 14 hours |
Standby | 72 hours (3 days) | 408 hours (17 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
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 | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | Not supported | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold • Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown • Compatible with standard 20mm straps • Always-on display • Rotating bezel • Samsung Pay • Compatible with Bell and Telus carriers | • Colors: Black • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • LG UX 5.0 • Wide-angle 120° front camera • KnockOn, Knock Code • VoLTE |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) | LG K20 Plus (TP260) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.961W/kg (head), 1.786W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |