LG V10 vs LG V20

A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG V10 and the LG V20, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

LG V10 smartphone

LG V10

From $35
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LG V20 smartphone

LG V20

From $79
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Head to head

LG V10LG V20
Price$35$79
Our rating7/107/10
Battery3,000 mAh3,200 mAh
RAM (max)—4 GB
Storage (max)64 GB64 GB
Screen size5.7 in5.7 in
Main camera16 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)192 g174 g
ReleasedOct 2015Oct 2016
Summary: LG V20 is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG V20 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG V10 is the cheaper option.

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Display

LG V10LG V20
TypeIPS LCD (IPS Quantum Display)IPS LCD
SizeMain: 5.7 inches, Secondary: 2.1 inches5.7 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)
ResolutionMain: 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), ~515 ppi; Secondary: 160 x 1040 pixels1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Secondary display—160 x 1040 pixels, 2.1 inches

Platform

LG V10LG V20
OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUHexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 418Adreno 530

Memory

LG V10LG V20
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB/64GB storage, 4GB LPDDR3 RAM32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (UFS 2.1)

Main Camera

LG V10LG V20
Single16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), OIS, Laser AF—
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR, Manual mode for photo and videoLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@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 V10LG V20
Dual5 MP, f/2.2 (standard); 5 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)—
FeaturesGroup selfies—
Video1080p1080p@30fps
Modules—5 MP, f/1.9

Battery

LG V10LG V20
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 3000 mAhRemovable Li-Ion
ChargingQuick Charge 2.0 (50% in 40 min)Quick Charge 3.0
Capacity—3200 mAh

Body

LG V10LG V20
Dimensions159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6 mm (6.28 x 3.12 x 0.34 in)159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm (6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)174 g (6.14 oz)
BuildStainless steel frame (316L), silicone back (Dura Skin)Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM (single or dual-SIM models)
DurabilityMIL-STD-810G compliant (shock resistant)MIL-STD-810G compliant* (*does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions)

Comms

LG V10LG 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
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
PositioningGPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYes—
RadioNo—
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-GoUSB Type-C 2.0 (reversible connector)
GPS—Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Infrared—Yes (IR blaster)

Launch

LG V10LG V20
AnnouncedSeptember 20152016, September 07
StatusReleased October 2015Discontinued

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, LG V10 or LG V20?

LG V20 — 3,000 mAh for the LG V10 versus 3,200 mAh for the LG V20.

Which is lighter, LG V10 or LG V20?

LG V20 — 192 g for the LG V10 versus 174 g for the LG V20.

Which is newer, LG V10 or LG V20?

LG V20 — Oct 2015 for the LG V10 versus Oct 2016 for the LG V20.

Is the LG V10 or the LG V20 rated higher?

We rate the LG V10 7/10 and the LG V20 7/10.

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