LG V20 (VS995) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)
Side by side comparison between LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)
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 10 Advantages LG V20 (VS995) | vs |  15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) |
| +64GB (50GB available) | vs | 32GB (22GB available) |
| +7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | vs | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| +5.7" | vs | 5.1" |
| +(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP | vs | (back) 12.2MP |
| +Dual-LED flash | vs | LED flash |
| +(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps | vs | (4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps |
| +3200 mAh | vs | 3000 mAh |
| +Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | vs | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| +USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | vs | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| +Type-C | vs | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| 2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core | vs | +2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm) |
| 174 grams (6.09 ounces) | vs | +152 grams (5.32 ounces) |
| TFT IPS LCD | vs | +Super AMOLED |
| 515 PPI | vs | +576 PPI |
| Not supported | vs | +BSI sensor |
| HDR photo only main camera | vs | +HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 1/2.6" inches | vs | +1/2.55" inches |
| f/1.8 (aperture) | vs | +f/1.7 (aperture) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) | vs | +(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | vs | +Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Not supported | vs | +ANT+ |
| Not supported | vs | +Barometer |
| Not supported | vs | +Heart rate |
| Not supported | vs | +SpO2 |
| Not supported | vs | +Digital TV |
| 31 Common items in both devices |
| 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| 1440x2560 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Model | V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) |
| Other model names | Verizon LG V20, LG VS995, LGVS995 | KT Galaxy S7 G930K (Korea Telecom), Samsung Hero |
| Country or region available |  USA |  South Korea |
| Brand | LG | Samsung |
| Release date | 10/1/2016 | 3/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016 |
| Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in) | 69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in) |
| Weight | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) | 152 grams (5.32 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 576 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8890 (14nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M1 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | ARM Mali-T880 MP12 (650MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 80582 (v5), 175184 (v8) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2 | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 5312x2988 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 29mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 22mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.34µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Digital TV |
| Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
| Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 28 hours (1.2 days) |
| Standby | 104 hours (4.3 days) | 288 hours (12 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Titan, Silver • LG UX 5.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • MIL-STD-810G certified • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver • Corning Gorilla Glass back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • OneDrive 115GB • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| LG V20 (VS995) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |