LG G5 vs LG V20

A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G5 and the LG V20, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

LG G5 smartphone

LG G5

From $3,529
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VS
LG V20 smartphone

LG V20

From $79
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Head to head

LG G5LG V20
Price$3,529$79
Our rating7/107/10
Battery2,800 mAh3,200 mAh
Wired charging18W—
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)32 GB64 GB
Screen size5.3 in5.7 in
Main camera16 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)159 g174 g
ReleasedApr 2016Oct 2016
Summary: LG G5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). LG V20 is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? LG V20 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

LG G5LG V20
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size5.3 inches5.7 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), 554 ppi density1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 4
FeaturesAlways-on display—
Secondary display—160 x 1040 pixels, 2.1 inches

Platform

LG G5LG V20
OSAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 OreoAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530Adreno 530

Memory

LG G5LG V20
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 2TBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 4GB RAM32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (UFS 2.1)

Main Camera

LG G5LG V20
Dual16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (standard), OIS, laser AF; 8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), no AF—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama, Color Spectrum SensorLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Modules—16 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2", no AF

Selfie Camera

LG G5LG V20
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Modules—5 MP, f/1.9

Battery

LG G5LG V20
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 2800 mAhRemovable Li-Ion
Charging18W wired, QC3Quick Charge 3.0
Capacity—3200 mAh

Body

LG G5LG V20
Dimensions149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm (6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight159 g (5.61 oz)174 g (6.14 oz)
BuildAluminum bodyGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM (single or dual-SIM models)
FeaturesModular design with removable bottom 'chin'—
Durability—MIL-STD-810G compliant* (*does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions)

Comms

LG G5LG V20
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS—
NFCYesYes
RadioFM radio—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0 (supports 3.0 via adapter), USB On-The-GoUSB Type-C 2.0 (reversible connector)
GPS—Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Infrared—Yes (IR blaster)

Launch

LG G5LG V20
AnnouncedFebruary 20162016, September 07
StatusReleased April 2016Discontinued

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, LG G5 or LG V20?

LG V20 — 2,800 mAh for the LG G5 versus 3,200 mAh for the LG V20.

Which is lighter, LG G5 or LG V20?

LG G5 — 159 g for the LG G5 versus 174 g for the LG V20.

Which is newer, LG G5 or LG V20?

LG V20 — Apr 2016 for the LG G5 versus Oct 2016 for the LG V20.

Is the LG G5 or the LG V20 rated higher?

We rate the LG G5 7/10 and the LG V20 7/10.

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