Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 78.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2016-03-31 | 2016-03-11 |
| 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches | 5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.61 ounces | 5.54 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Black pearl, Coral blue, Gold, Pink gold, Silver and White |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 499.00 | $ 336.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 554 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 8.56 |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.79 |
| 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 | 3600mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.8 | 5.6 |
| 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
The Galaxy S7 edge has a global score of 78.1, which is just a bit better than the LG G5's general score of 76.1. Both phones in our current comparison use the same Android 8.0 Oreo OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any difference regarding operating system features. Galaxy S7 edge's body is just a little thicker but just a little bit lighter than LG G5, and they were released with only a few months difference.
The LG G5 features just a bit better display than Galaxy S7 edge, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 1440 x 2560 resolution, the LG G5 also counts with a just a little greater display density. The Galaxy S7 edge features a CPU that is very similar to the CPU in LG G5, both have 4 processing cores and the same RAM amount.
LG G5 counts with a much greater storage capacity to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, and although they both have the same internal storage capacity, the LG G5 also has an external memory slot that supports up to 1,95 TB. The LG G5 features a little bit better camera than Galaxy S7 edge, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is worse for capturing pictures in low-light environments and a tinier back-facing camera sensor taking less light and duller colors, and they both have the same video resolution and the same video frame rates, the LG G5 also counts with a camera with a much better 16 mega-pixels resolution.
The Galaxy S7 edge has improved battery performance than LG G5, because it has a 29 percent larger battery size.
Even being the best phone in our current comparison, Galaxy S7 edge is also by far the cheapest.
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