LG V60 ThinQ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G: A Deep Dive into Snapdragon 865 Performance
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G emerges as the better buy. While both phones share the Snapdragon 865 chipset, the S20 FE’s brighter display, slightly better battery endurance, and wider availability at competitive prices make it the more practical choice.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | LG V60 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA |
| 5G bands | 2, 25, 41, 66, 71 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 2, 5, 41, 66, 71 Sub6 - USA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat22, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1800/200 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 Sub6 - International | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, February 26. Released 2020, March 20 | 2020, September 23 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, October 02 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 169.3 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.67 x 3.06 x 0.35 in) | 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm (6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 213 g (Global)/ 218 g (Verizon) (7.51 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant* Method 516.6, Procedure IV "Transit Drop" *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 101.0 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | P-OLED, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Always-on display | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (standard), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/1.9, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth) | - |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 2 MP |
| Triple | - | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p, HDR10+, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 10 MP, f/1.9, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 32-bit/192kHz audio 24-bit/192kHz audio recording | 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio (USA model only) | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Browser | - | HTTP / WAP 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| - | Virtual proximity sensing Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, QC4 Wireless | 25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Stand-by | - | Up to 300 h |
| Talk time | - | Up to 5 h |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Classy Blue, Classy White | Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange |
| Models | LM-V600, A001LG | SM-G781B, SM-G781B/DS, SM-G781U, SM-G781U1, SM-G781W, SM-G7810, SM-G781N, SM-G781V |
| Price | About 700 EUR | $ 137.00 / C$ 531.23 / £ 169.00 / € 199.00 |
| SAR | - | 0.70 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.50 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body) |
| Pricing | ||
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| 128GB 6GB RAM | - | $ 361.99 |
| 128GB 8GB RAM | - | $ 589.97 |
| 256GB 8GB RAM | - | $ 769.99 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 103h | Endurance rating 110h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 543986 (v8) GeekBench: 3296 (v5.1) GFXBench: 45fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
LG V60 ThinQ 5G
- Excellent battery endurance (103h)
- Snapdragon 865 provides flagship performance
- Potentially lower price point (depending on deals)
- Display brightness likely inferior to S20 FE
- Charging speeds are less competitive
- Availability may be limited
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
- Brighter, more vibrant display (822 nits)
- Faster charging speeds (25W wired, 15W wireless)
- Wider range of storage and RAM configurations
- Slightly lower battery endurance (110h)
- Image processing can be overly saturated for some users
- Price can vary significantly based on configuration
Display Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 822 nits, compared to the LG V60’s unspecified peak brightness. This difference is immediately noticeable in outdoor visibility. Both utilize AMOLED technology, offering excellent contrast ratios (infinite, nominally, for the S20 FE). While the V60’s display quality isn’t poor, the S20 FE’s superior brightness makes it the clear winner for users who frequently consume content outdoors or in brightly lit environments.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer capable camera systems, but detailed specifications beyond 'Photo / Video' are lacking for both. The S20 FE’s wider price range allows for different configurations, but the core camera experience is likely similar. Without sensor size or aperture data, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner. The S20 FE’s image processing tends towards more saturated colors, while LG historically favors a more natural look. The absence of detail regarding the V60’s camera system makes a direct comparison challenging.
Performance
Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), featuring the same octa-core CPU configuration (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). Performance will be virtually identical in most tasks. However, the S20 FE’s availability with up to 8GB of RAM (compared to the V60’s unspecified RAM configuration, but likely 8GB as well) could provide a slight edge in multitasking. Thermal management is likely similar, given the shared chipset and similar form factors.
Battery Life
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G edges out the LG V60 ThinQ 5G in battery endurance, achieving 110 hours versus 103 hours in our testing. While the difference isn’t massive, it’s noticeable in real-world usage. The S20 FE also supports 25W wired charging with PD3.0, and 15W wireless charging (Qi) with 4.5W reverse wireless, offering faster and more versatile charging options than the V60’s unspecified wireless charging and PD2.0/QC4 wired charging. The S20 FE’s faster charging mitigates the slightly smaller battery capacity.
Buying Guide
Buy the LG V60 ThinQ 5G if you prioritize maximum battery endurance and are willing to hunt for a good deal. Its 103-hour endurance rating is a standout feature. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G if you value a brighter, more vibrant display, faster charging speeds, and a more readily available device with a broader range of storage and RAM configurations.