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| Global Score | |
| 98.1 | 83.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 11 | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2021-01-29 | 2019-05-10 |
| 6.50 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches | 6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 inches |
| 8.04 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Phantom black and Silver | Aurora black |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 966.00 | $ 243.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 3200 x 1440 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| 516 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| 1500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.8 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 108.00 MP + 40.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.75 inches (1/1.33") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 13.75 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6.8 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a score of 98.1, which is better than the LG V50 ThinQ's global score of 83.7. Although Galaxy S21 Ultra is newer than the LG V50 ThinQ, it's somewhat heavier and just a little bit thicker. Both of these phones work with Android OS (Operating System), but Galaxy S21 Ultra has the newer 11 version and LG V50 ThinQ has Android 10, so it gives a couple additional features.
Galaxy S21 Ultra has a bit more powerful processor than LG V50 ThinQ, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy S21 Ultra also has more RAM. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a sharper screen than LG V50 ThinQ, because although it has a just a little inferior pixel number in each inch of screen, it also counts with a bit larger screen and a quite better 1440 x 3200 resolution.
LG V50 ThinQ features a lot bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, and although they both have the same internal storage capacity, the LG V50 ThinQ also has a slot for SD memory cards that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Galaxy S21 Ultra captures way better photos and videos than LG V50 ThinQ, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not so good for taking images in low-light situations, it also counts with a way larger back camera sensor, a way higher 7680x4320 video resolution and a much more megapixels back facing camera.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra has superior battery lifetime than LG V50 ThinQ, because it has a 25% more battery size.
Although Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the LG V50 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the LG V50 ThinQ. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the LG V50 ThinQ, giving up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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