LG V10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note5 vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus: specs comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Oct 02, 2015, 4:48 AM
Top-end specs in tow? Check! Standing-out hardware features? You bet! Noteworthy software functionalities? Also on board!
LG's new V10 is certainly a notable device, not only as far as specs go, but design and useful features as well. It is certainly a high-end phone that will have to battle with the rest of the top-dog handsets already on the market.
In the red corner we have Samsung's Galaxy Note5; in the blue corner we have the iPhone 6s Plus straight out from Cupertino. That'd be a rather interesting battle, wouldn't it?
Thanks to the specs comparison we've devised, you can easily compare the three — the V10, the Note5, and the 6s Plus — just below. You can also check out our comparison between the V10, S6 edge+, and the Nexus 6P.
LG V10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
70.85 %
76.62 %
67.91 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Additional display
Color
Resolution
1040 x 160 pixels
Physical Size
2.1-inch
Touch screen
Capacitive
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Laser autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Flash
Dual LED
LED
Dual LED
Software Features
Manual focus, RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Macro mode, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
5 megapixels
5 megapixels
5 megapixels
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Frame: Stainless steel
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Shock, Vibration
MIL-STD-810 certified
Yes
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Stylus, Touch sensitive control keys
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
Apple A9 APL1022
Processor
GPU
Adreno 418
Mali-T760 MP8
PowerVR GT7600
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
64 GB
128 GB
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), LG UX UI
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), Samsung TouchWiz UI
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x)
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
2750 mAh
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1278 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (499 h)
the average is 21 days (499 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 27 days (659 h)
Internet use
3G
12 hours
LTE
12 hours
Wi-Fi
12 hours
Music playback
64.00 hours
80.00 hours
Video playback
15.00 hours
14.00 hours
Cellular
CDMA
800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 3, 7, 8
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 40
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Apple Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share, SlimPort
Wireless screen share
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 949
LG V10
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13 Comments
1. Oxygen
Posts: 125; Member since: Mar 29, 2012
LG did a great job with the V10 but I still would go with the Note 5 though.
posted on Oct 02, 2015, 4:58 AM 2
7. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
His choice.
posted on Oct 02, 2015, 9:21 AM 1
11. Elie.S
Posts: 7; Member since: Jun 04, 2015
If someone would want to get lg V10 it would be for the sd slot.
Let's say the V10 and the note 5 are equal in the specs ... the note 5 got the S-pen which is a huge advantage for the note 5.
Yeah the secondary screen of the V10 is something to look for, but in MY OPINION, the S-pen is a bigger advantage to me.
posted on Oct 02, 2015, 1:37 PM 0
12. steodoreben
Posts: 379; Member since: Sep 26, 2013
I agree with you but LG should have been created V10 similar to Nexus 5 or 5X's design +consistent, simple and no confusing UI.
posted on Oct 03, 2015, 1:02 PM 0
3. shinywindow unregistered
Because all the isheep buy the 2013 spec I turd 6s and smart people go for the leader brand in android, samsung, leaving scrap customers for products from brands like lg, unfortunately. Their products are cutting edge and innovative. My point is, the resale value of their phones suckered because all the sheep are buying krapple phones. If resale value even matters. For me it does. Thankfully Sammy resale value is still good.
posted on Oct 02, 2015, 6:28 AM 1
8. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
The vast majority of the iPhone in the list are all brand new. The Note 5 starts at 699 at VZW.
None of those Notes were NIB.
You are a complete idiot to post a ling comparing a phone that just came out 2 weeks ago vs one that came out a month ago and starts at 699. You are a retard and you own link proves it.
posted on Oct 02, 2015, 9:24 AM 2
10. Napalm_3nema
Posts: 2236; Member since: Jun 14, 2013
It hurts, doesn't it? Samsung resale value drops faster than sorority panties, making yearly upgrades painful for Samsung fans. Make no mistake: Samsung is no longer anything special, and Swappa and Ebay tell that tale.
posted on Oct 02, 2015, 11:54 AM 0
13. tyson3
Posts: 59; Member since: May 15, 2012
I have both phones and I can honestly say I pick the v10.I'm a die hard Samsung fan but after using the v10 I won't buy another Samsung. The 22nd screen is very useful as well as q-slid. Battery is great and camera is amazing. It also does everything note does. I couldn't believe how simple it was as well. Great device and no lag!
