LG V10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5

A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG V10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, 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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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

From $52
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Head to head

LG V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Price$35$52
Our rating7/107/10
Battery3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Screen size5.7 in5.7 in
Main camera16 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)192 g171 g
ReleasedOct 2015Aug 2015
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note 5 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 V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
TypeIPS LCD (IPS Quantum Display)Super AMOLED
SizeMain: 5.7 inches, Secondary: 2.1 inches5.7 inches
ResolutionMain: 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), ~515 ppi; Secondary: 160 x 1040 pixels1440 x 2560 pixels
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Pixel Density—~518 ppi

Platform

LG V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)—
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14 nm)
CPUHexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 418Mali-T760MP8

Memory

LG V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TBNo
Internal32GB/64GB storage, 4GB LPDDR3 RAM—
RAM—4GB LPDDR4
Internal Storage—32GB, 64GB (128GB in some regions)

Main Camera

LG V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Single16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), OIS, Laser AF16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), OIS, AF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR, Manual mode for photo and videoLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, OIS, dual-video rec.

Selfie Camera

LG V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Dual5 MP, f/2.2 (standard); 5 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)—
FeaturesGroup selfiesDual video call, Auto HDR
Video1080p1440p@30fps
Single—5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)

Battery

LG V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 3000 mAhLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
ChargingQuick Charge 2.0 (50% in 40 min)—

Body

LG V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Dimensions159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6 mm (6.28 x 3.12 x 0.34 in)153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)171 g (6.03 oz)
BuildStainless steel frame (316L), silicone back (Dura Skin)Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM
DurabilityMIL-STD-810G compliant (shock resistant)—
Stylus—S Pen

Comms

LG V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
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, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYes—
RadioNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-GomicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS—GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Launch

LG V10Samsung Galaxy Note 5
AnnouncedSeptember 2015August 13, 2015
StatusReleased October 2015Released August 21, 2015
OS—Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, LG V10 or Samsung Galaxy Note 5?

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 — 192 g for the LG V10 versus 171 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

Which is newer, LG V10 or Samsung Galaxy Note 5?

LG V10 — Oct 2015 for the LG V10 versus Aug 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

Is the LG V10 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 rated higher?

We rate the LG V10 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 7/10.

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