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Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs LG V20 (LS997)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs LG V20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG V20 X Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) 02Points
Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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27Points LG V20 (LS997) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X
LG V20 (LS997)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (LS997)

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!

Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 2 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs V20 (LS997)} 27 Advantages LG V20 (LS997)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)33%
Lighter		vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)47%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+515 PPI121%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.7"43%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
4G WiMAXvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3200 mAh113%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
ModelGoogle Nexus S (SPH-D720)V20 (LS997)
Other model namesSprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung SojuSprint LG V20, LG LS997, LGLS997
Country or region availableUSA
USA		USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date5/8/201110/1/2016
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC		64GB (50GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75/25 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16LTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (2,3,4,5,7,12,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours22 hours
Standby428 hours (17.8 days)104 hours (4.3 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Titan, Silver
• LG UX 5.0
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• MIL-STD-810G certified
• Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)LG V20 (LS997)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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