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| Global Score | |
| 81.9 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| 2017-08-11 | 2016-09-29 |
| 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches | 6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches |
| 7.34 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 245.00 | $ 115.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 568 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.91 |
| 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 | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 29.00mm 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 | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Dual SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3200mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.92 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| 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 |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a score of 81.9, which is slightly better than LG V20's score of 77. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is a newer phone than the LG V20, although it is a lot thicker and somewhat heavier. The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active features a bit better hardware performance than LG V20, and although they both have 4 GB of RAM memory, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active also has 4 more cpu cores.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active counts with a little more vivid display than LG V20, because it has a little bit bigger screen, a slightly higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and a little greater screen density. The LG V20 has a bit better camera than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not good for low-light captures and a smaller back camera sensor providing a lower image quality, and they both have the same 30 fps video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the LG V20 also counts with a much higher resolution back camera.
LG V20 features much more storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have equal internal storage capacity, the LG V20 also has an external memory slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Galaxy S8 Active counts with superior battery duration than LG V20, because it has a 25% bigger battery size.
Although Galaxy S8 Active is a better device, it costs a lot more than LG V20, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG V20. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get LG V20, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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