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Samsung Galaxy S5
32 GBSM-G901F
| Global Score | |
| 77 | 80.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| -- | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2016-09-29 | 2014-06-23 |
| 6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.14 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue, Gold, Red and White |
| Aluminum | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 115.00 | $ 399.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 515 pixels per inch | 576 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 29.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.36 inches (1/2.8") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Dual SIM | SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | 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 S5 is slightly better than the LG V20, with an 80.8 score against 77. Although the Galaxy S5 is incredibly older and just a bit thicker than LG V20, it's construction is still somewhat lighter. Galaxy S5 has a much better screen than LG V20, because although it has a little smaller screen and a lot worse 1920 x 1080 resolution, it also counts with a little higher pixel number in each inch of screen.
Galaxy S5 features just a bit better performance than LG V20, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, and they both have 4 cpu cores, the Galaxy S5 also counts with an extra graphics co-processor. LG V20 features a much better memory capacity to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy S5, because it has a slot for external memory cards that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB and 64 GB internal storage capacity.
Galaxy S5 counts with a slightly better camera than LG V20, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality, the same video frame rate and a same resolution back facing camera, the Galaxy S5 also counts with a larger sensor capturing better quality videos and photographs.
The LG V20 features just a bit better battery duration than Galaxy S5, because it has a 3200mAh battery size.
Although Galaxy S5 is a better device, it costs a lot more than LG V20, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as LG V20. So if you need that extra specs, you can buy the Galaxy S5, otherwise you can save some dollars and get the LG V20, giving up a couple specs and features.
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