LG V50 ThinQ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG V50 ThinQ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG V50 ThinQ 5GLG V50 ThinQ 5GKorea · 6GB · 128GB · V500N
Samsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy Note 9Global · 6GB · 128GB · N960F
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Basics
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
Korea · 6GB · 128GB · V500N
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Global · 6GB · 128GB · N960F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 7.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 6.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 7.1Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
33 reviews
9.1
111 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG V50 ThinQ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Specs where to buy LG V50 ThinQ 5G LG V50 ThinQ 5G
Korea · 6GB · 128GB · V500N 		Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Global · 6GB · 128GB · N960F
Inches 6.4" 6.4"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.1 mm
159.2 mm
8.3 mm 		76.4 mm
161.9 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 183 g 201 g
Micro SnapD. 855
Octa-Core 		Exynos 9810
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 572.100
v10 		322.986
v8
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5-2.4
SAK2L3
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand LG Samsung
Aliases LM-V500N --

Release Date
Release date February 2019,
5 years ago 		August 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Korea Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG V50 ThinQ 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Size
76.1 mm • 159.2 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.4 mm • 161.9 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 183 g 201 g
Usable surface 83 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance IP68
MIL-STD-810G 		IP68
Colors
Black
Black

Blue

Purple

Copper

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.4"
Type pOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3120 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 545 Pixels per inch 514 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.4
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
33 reviews
111 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Samsung Exynos 9 9810
CPU 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP18

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
572.100
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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322.986
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.5
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.6
9.0
Number of reviews
33 reviews
111 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Samsung SAK2L3
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5 ƒ/ 1.5-2.4
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3M5
Samsung
Type
ISOCELL
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.00 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.4"
--
3
Camera type

Wide Angle lens
--
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX351 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/3.09"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3H1
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.6"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
8.5
Quality of selfies
8.5
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.9
Number of reviews
33 reviews
111 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n41 (2500)
  • n260 mmWave (39GHz)
  • n261 mmWave (28GHz)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.318 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		0.230 W/Kg on head
0.850 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.270 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.3
9.0
Number of reviews
33 reviews
111 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 52%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
33 reviews
111 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 14%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
33 reviews
111 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 220 --

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