Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 80.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | -- |
| 2016-03-31 | 2017-07-07 |
| 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches | 6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.61 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue, Gold and Silver |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 499.00 | $ 611.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 554 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset | Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Exynos M1and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Mali-T880 MP12 GPU |
| 9 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.4 inches (1/2.5") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.01 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Galaxy Note Fan Edition is just a bit better than the LG G5, having a general score of 80.4 against 76.1. The Galaxy Note Fan Edition is a newer phone than the LG G5, although it is a little bit heavier and just a little bit thicker. Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition counts with just a little better hardware performance than LG G5, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition also has 4 more CPU cores.
The LG G5 features a little more vivid screen than Galaxy Note Fan Edition, because although it has a little smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 1440 x 2560 resolution, the LG G5 also counts with a quite better pixels density. The LG G5 has a little bit better camera than Galaxy Note Fan Edition, because although it has a smaller sensor capturing less light and washed colors and a tinier aperture, and they both have the same video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the LG G5 also counts with a much higher resolution camera in the back.
The LG G5 has a greater memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition, because although it has 0 less internal storage, it also counts with an external memory slot that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. Galaxy Note Fan Edition features a bit better battery life than LG G5, because it has a 3200mAh battery size instead of 2800mAh.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition costs more than LG G5, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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