Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) vs LG V10 (VS990)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs LG V10 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
360x360
N/A
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better device? LG V10 (VS990)
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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, GALILEO, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
+2 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
Model | Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | V10 (VS990) |
Other model names | Galaxy Watch Active2 4G LTE SM-R825U (Stainless Steel) | Verizon LG V10 VS990, LG VS990, LG HPF |
Country or region available | USA | USA |
Brand | Samsung | LG |
Release date | 9/1/2019 | 10/8/2015 |
Depth | 10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 44 x 44 millimeters (1.73 x 1.73 in) | 79.3 x 159.6 millimeters (3.12 x 6.28 in) |
Weight | 44 grams (1.54 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front | Stainless steel and plastic frame, glass front, plastic back |
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. | MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 1.4" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~32.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 360x360 pixels (1:1) | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 364 PPI | 515 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass DX+ | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
System version | Tizen 4.0 | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 418 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (1.39GB available) eMMC | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
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 | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
Back camera (main camera) | Not supported | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | Not supported | 5312x2988 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Not supported | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Not supported | LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Not supported | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | (dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
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 | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4 | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
USB | Not supported | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Not supported | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Heart rate Pedometer VO2 max | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 340 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 60 hours (2.5 days) | 16 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 168 hours (7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
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 | 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: Black, Silver, Pink Gold • Bands: 20mm • Always-on display • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Black, White • 2.1" secondary display 160x1040 pixels • Dual front camera • Knock Code • Hi-Fi DAC sound • Quick Charge 2.0 • Fast battery charging: 50% in 40min • MIL-STD-810G certified: shock resistant |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm SM-R825U) | LG V10 (VS990) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.64W/kg (head), 2.19W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |