LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus: specs comparison
LG did it again - after somewhat surprising us with the LG V10 less than a year ago, it is now trying to capture our hearts once again with the LG V20. It seems to be having it all - intriguing design, hardware specs that check all the boxes, and finally, a rather saucy selection of multimedia features that make these a compelling pick for audiophiles and video-recording zealots alike.
But how do these stack up against the competition, namely Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 and Apple's iPhone 6s Plus, two quite popular devices running in the same department? As usual, we are set to find out by putting all three side by side in a specs comparison.
Check it out right below:
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| LG V20 | Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches 159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm |
6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 inches 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm |
6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 6.14 oz / 174.0 g | 5.96 oz / 169.0 g | 6.77 oz / 192.0 g |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum | |
| Resistance | ||
| Shock; MIL-STD-810 certified | Water, Dust; IP68 | |
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (touch) | Iris scanner, Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Features | ||
| Stylus, Touch sensitive control keys | Notification light | |
| Keys | ||
| Left: Volume control; Back: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Gray, Silver, Pink | Blue coral, Gold platinum, Silver titanium, Black onyx | Gold, Silver, Rose gold, Space gray |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.7-inch, 72.40% screen-to-body | 5.7-inch, 78.16% screen-to-body | 5.5-inch, 67.91% screen-to-body |
| Type | ||
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, 500 nits |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560x1440px, 513 PPI | 2560x1440px, 518 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | ||
| Protection | ||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | ||
| Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | ||
| Additional display | ||
| 160 x1040 px, Touch screen: Yes, Capacitive | ||
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14 nm) | Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14 nm) | Apple A9 APL1022 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 2150 MHz Kryo | Quad-core 2150 MHz Kryo | Dual-core 1840 MHz Twiste |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 | PowerVR GT7600 |
| Memory | ||
| 4GB (LPDDR4)/64GB | 4GB (LPDDR4)/64GB 4GB/64GB |
2GB (LPDDR4)/128GB 2GB/16GB 2GB/32GB 2GB/64GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 2000 GB | microSDXC up to 256 GB | not expandable |
| OS | ||
| Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow) | iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x) |
Battery
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3200 mAh | 3500 mAh, Li - Ion | 2750 mAh, Li - Ion |
| Charging | ||
| Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Qi wireless charging |
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Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 16 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/2.8" |
12 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.5" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 1.22 μm |
| Second camera | ||
| 8 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 12 mm Sensor size: 1/3.2" |
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| Flash | ||
| Dual LED | Yes | Dual LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (30 fps), 720p (120 fps) Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing | 4K UHD (30 fps) Video calling | 4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (120 fps), 720p (240 fps) OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Front | ||
| 5 MP (Wide Angle) | 5 MP | 5 MP (HDR) |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| WLAN | ||
| a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac |
| USB | ||
| Type-C, USB 2.0 | Type-C, USB 3.1 | Lightning |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M3/T4 | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Other | ||
| NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| 32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort | Wireless screen share | |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation, Video recording | |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) Bands | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 |
| 4G (TDD) Bands | ||
| 38, 39, 40, 41 | 38, 39, 40, 41 | |
| 3G Bands | ||
| 5, 8, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE-A Cat 12 (600/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE-A, HSPA | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| HD Voice | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | ||
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Jul 19, 2016 FCC ID value: A3LSMN930F | Date approved: Sep 09, 2015 FCC ID value: BCG-E2944A | |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.39 W/kg Body: 0.67 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.10 W/kg |
Head: 0.91 W/kg Body: 1.14 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.14 W/kg |
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Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2016 | Aug 02, 2016 | Sep 09, 2015 |
| Prices (MSRP) | ||
| $949 | ||
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