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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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Compare LG K20 Plus X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) 11Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.3"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? LG K20 Plus (TP260)

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Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W) vs K20 Plus (TP260)} 20 Advantages LG K20 Plus (TP260)
+49 grams (1.72 ounces)190%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+424 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs277 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)14 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)59%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+5.3"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 10 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps29 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
270 mAhvs+2700 mAh9 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

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.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
ModelGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)K20 Plus (TP260)
Other model namesGalaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815WZDAXAC, Samsung GalileoT-Mobile LG K20 Plus, LG-TP260, LGTP260
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date8/1/20182/1/2017
Depth12.7 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)
Weight49 grams (1.72 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others5 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 typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.2" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI277 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
System versionTizen 4.0Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUDual-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 controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26,66)LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity270 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815W)LG K20 Plus (TP260)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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 registeredfeature not registered
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