Category Breakdown
LG V35 ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy A80
Performance
83.482.5
Camera
86.566.4
Display
85.082.8
Battery
86.727.0
Build
80.594.6
Connectivity
69.362.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
67.257.9
Summary
- The LG V35 ThinQ features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy A80 uses Gorilla Glass 3 and 6, resulting in a heavier device.
- The V35 has a 6.0-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels compared to the A80's 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the V35 is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 730 in the A80.
- The camera system on the A80 is more versatile with a 48 MP main sensor, while the V35's dual 16 MP setup excels in low-light conditions due to its wider aperture and OIS.
- The A80 has a larger 3700 mAh battery with faster charging at 25W, whereas the V35 has a 3300 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the V35 runs on Android 8.0, upgradable to 9.0, while the A80 starts with Android 9.0 and can be upgraded to Android 11, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG V35 ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy A80
General
Release Date
2018
2019, April 10
Announced
2018
2019, April 10
Description
Also known as LG V35+ ThinQ with 128 GB storage
Versions: SM-A805F/DS (Global); SM-A8050 (China, Hong Kong)Also known as Samsung Galaxy A90
Display
Size
6"
6.7"
Type
P-OLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µmTOF 3D, f/1.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR10 video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@480fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm (6.50 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
Weight
157 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Platinum Gray
Angel Gold, Ghost White, Phantom Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.30 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

