Side-by-side technical data
LG V50 ThinQ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note9
Comparison between LG V50 ThinQ 5G and Samsung Galaxy Note9: 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 | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
LG V50 ThinQ 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 421,934
- against 315,447
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against Super AMOLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 538 ppi
- against 516 ppi
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 201 g
Samsung Galaxy Note9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery
- Max. upload speed
- 200 Mbps
- against 75 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 421,934 Best value | 315,447 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 916 Best value | 559 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,494 Best value | 1,840 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core: 4 × 2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 (EMEA); or 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver (USA, LATAM, and China). |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 1.9531 TB Best value | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Copper, Lavender, Blue, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.7 % | 83.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, MIL-STD-810G | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 10 W | 10 W |
Display
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,050 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,960 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 538 ppi Best value | 516 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.531 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single 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 1700 AWS, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, UMTS, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.29 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.03 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.51 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LM-V500, LM-V500N, LM-V500EM, LM-V500XM, LM-V450PM, LM-V450 | SM-N960F, SM-N9600, SM-N960U, SM-N960U1, SM-N960N, SM-N960W, SM-N960X, SCV40 |
Features
| Specification | V50 ThinQ 5G | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay |
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