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| Global Score | |
| 81.7 | 87.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| 2017-04-21 | 2020-05-15 |
| 5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 inches | 6.58 x 2.91 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.47 ounces | 6.35 ounces |
| Arctic silver, Burgundy red, Coral blue, Maple gold, Midnight black, Orchid gray and Rose pink | Aurora gray, Aurora green, Aurora silver, Aurora white and Illusion sunset |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 173.00 | $ 264.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.8 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2460 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
| 568 pixels per inch | 395 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 620 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.78 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 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 | 0.5 inches (1/2") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 11.44 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 6.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0, EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG Velvet has a global score of 87.1, which is slightly better than the Galaxy S8's global score of 81.7. The LG Velvet is a somewhat heavier phone than the Galaxy S8, but both have the same thickness. The Samsung Galaxy S8 features a bit sharper screen than LG Velvet, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a better resolution of 1440 x 2960px and a higher pixel count in each inch in the display.
LG Velvet features a much bigger storage to install games and applications than Samsung Galaxy S8, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity and a SD memory slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. LG Velvet has a bit superior processing unit than Galaxy S8, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the LG Velvet also has more RAM memory.
LG Velvet counts with a much better camera than Samsung Galaxy S8, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not favorable for shooting images and videos in low-light environments, and they both have the same video frame rates and the same (4K) video resolution, the LG Velvet also counts with a way more mega pixels camera and a lot bigger sensor shooting much higher quality videos and photos.
The LG Velvet has a much better battery lifetime than Galaxy S8, because it has a 43 percent bigger battery capacity.
Although LG Velvet is a better device, it costs a lot more than Samsung Galaxy S8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy S8. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Samsung Galaxy S8, and give up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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