Side-by-side technical data
LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos
Comparison between LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from LG and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
LG G5, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 554 ppi
- against 515 ppi
- Weight
- 159 g
- against 171 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,800 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Usable Surface
- 76.8 %
- against 70.1 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Samsung Exynos 7420 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz Best value | 2.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| Maximum memory card | 1.9531 TB | — |
Design
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Pink | Black, Gold, Silver, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 149.4 mm | 153.2 mm |
| Weight | 159 g Best value | 171 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.1 % | 76.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Metal |
Battery
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,800 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging |
| Talk time | 20 h | 22 h Best value |
| Standby time | 400 h | — |
| Music playback time | — | 64 h |
Display
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.3″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 554 ppi Best value | 515 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,855 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Sensors
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, EVDO, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.52 W/kg | 0.45 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.24 W/kg | 0.58 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | H860, H850, F700L, VS987, H830, H831, H820, H840, LGLS992, LGUS992, F700S, F700K, RS988, LGAS992, H820PR | SM-N920, SM-N9208, SM-N920CD, SM-N920C |
Features
| Specification | G5 | Galaxy Note5 Duos |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Voice command, Samsung Pay |
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