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| Global Score | |
| 81.9 | 77.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| -- | Android 10 |
| 2017-08-11 | 2020-05-07 |
| 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches | 6.38 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.34 ounces | 6.98 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | Mirror black |
| -- | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 245.00 | $ 350.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2310 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 568 pixels per inch | 398 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SM6150 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 460, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 612 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.78 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 32.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.36 inches (1/2.8") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 10.67 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1, EDR | 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 |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S8 Active has a global score of 81.9, which is a little bit better than LG Q70's overall score of 77.9. Even though Galaxy S8 Active is better than the LG Q70, we must highlight that it's also a lot older, a bit heavier and thicker. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a more vivid display than LG Q70, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher screen density and a better resolution of 1440 x 2960.
LG Q70 counts with a superior storage capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal memory, the LG Q70 also has a slot for external memory cards that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active counts with a bit better processing power than LG Q70. Both have the same RAM amount and 8 CPU cores.
The LG Q70 counts with a little bit better camera than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not good for shooting pictures or videos in low-light environments and a smaller sensor providing a lower image quality, and they both have the same video frame rates and the same video resolution, the LG Q70 also counts with a way higher resolution camera.
The LG Q70 counts with a battery performance that's very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active one.
Galaxy S8 Active not only is the best devices in this comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to others, making this phone an obvious call.
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