Comparison between:
- LG K9
- Samsung Galaxy S10e Exynos
- Sony Xperia M
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| LG K9 | Samsung Galaxy S10e Exynos | Sony Xperia M | |
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| Model alias | LM-X210NMW X210NMW | SM-G970FD G970FD | Nicki SS C1904 C1905 C2004 C2005 |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 73.2 mm 7.32 cm 0.24 ft 2.882 in | 69.9 mm 6.99 cm 0.229 ft 2.752 in | 62 mm 6.2 cm 0.203 ft 2.441 in |
| Height | 146.3 mm 14.63 cm 0.48 ft 5.76 in | 142.2 mm 14.22 cm 0.467 ft 5.598 in | 124 mm 12.4 cm 0.407 ft 4.882 in |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm 0.82 cm 0.027 ft 0.323 in | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in | 9.3 mm 0.93 cm 0.031 ft 0.366 in |
| Weight | 152 g 0.34 lbs 5.36 oz | 150 g 0.33 lbs 5.29 oz | 115 g 0.25 lbs 4.06 oz |
| Volume | 87.82 cm³ 5.33 in³ | 78.52 cm³ 4.77 in³ | 71.5 cm³ 4.34 in³ |
| Colors | Black | Black White Green Yellow Pink Blue | Black White Yellow Purple |
| Body materials | Plastic | Glass Aluminium alloy | - |
| Certification | - | IP68 | - |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM optional (A variant of the model with two SIM card slots is available) | Dual SIM optional (A variant of the model with two SIM card slots is available) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA | - | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz | - |
| UMTS | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE | LTE 800 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz | LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 700 MHz (B28) | - |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 20 TD-SCDMA TD-HSDPA | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
| User interface (UI) | - | One 1.1 | - |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) | Samsung Exynos 9820 (S5E9820) | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960) |
| Process technology | 28 nm | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| CPU | 4x 1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | 2x 2.73 GHz Exynos M4 Cheetah, 2x 2.31 GHz ARM Cortex-A75, 4x 1.95 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 2x 1.5 GHz Krait |
| CPU bits | 32 bit | 64 bit | 32 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv7-A | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv7-A |
| Level 0 cache memory (L0) | - | - | 4 KB + 4 KB |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | - | - | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 1024 KB 1 MB | - | 1024 KB 1 MB |
| CPU cores | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| CPU frequency | 1100 MHz | 2730 MHz | 1500 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 304 | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 | Qualcomm Adreno 225 |
| GPU cores | - | 12 | - |
| GPU frequency | 400 MHz | 720 MHz | 400 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB 8 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR2/LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X | LPDDR2 |
| RAM channels | Single channel | Quad channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 533 MHz | 2093 MHz | 500 MHz |
| - | Advanced heatpipe cooling system | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB 256 GB | 4 GB |
| eMMC | UFS 2.1 | - |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT |
| Diagonal size | 5 in 127 mm 12.7 cm | 5.8 in 147.32 mm 14.73 cm | 4 in 101.6 mm 10.16 cm |
| Width | 2.45 in 62.26 mm 6.23 cm | 2.48 in 63.07 mm 6.31 cm | 1.96 in 49.78 mm 4.98 cm |
| Height | 4.36 in 110.69 mm 11.07 cm | 5.24 in 133.14 mm 13.31 cm | 3.49 in 88.57 mm 8.86 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 2.111:1 | 1.779:1 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 1080 x 2280 pixels | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Pixel density | 294 ppi 115 ppcm | 435 ppi 170 ppcm | 245 ppi 96 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 64.56 % | 84.75 % | 57.53 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen 250 cd/m² | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Always-On Display Peak brightness - 800 cd/m² VR headset support HDR10+ | - |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass |
Rear camera
The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | - | Samsung SAK2L4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ISOCELL | - |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.55" | - |
| Pixel size | - | 1.4 µm 0.001400 mm | - |
| ISO | - | 50 - 800 | - |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/1.5 - 2.4 | - |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 3.03 mm | 4.32 mm 26 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Field of view | - | 77 ° | - |
| Flash type | LED | Dual LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP |
| Video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama Touch focus Face detection |
| - | Phase detection with Dual Pixel Object tracking AF Dual OIS High CRI LED flash 1080p @ 240 fps 720p @ 960 fps HDR10+ video recording Secondary rear camera - 16 MP (ultra-wide angle) Sensor size - Samsung S5K3P9SP (#2) Sensor type - ISOCELL (#2) Sensor size - 1/3.1" (#2) Pixel size - 1.0 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) Dual OIS (#2) Angle of view - 123° (#2) | - |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | - | Samsung S5K3J1 | - |
| Sensor type | - | ISOCELL | - |
| Pixel size | - | 1.22 µm 0.001220 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 | - |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 2.05 mm | 3.26 mm 25 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Field of view | - | 80 ° | - |
| Image resolution | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP | 3648 x 2736 pixels 9.98 MP | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | - |
| Features | - | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | - |
| - | Phase detection with Dual Pixel Auto HDR | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| - | 384 kHz / 32-bit AKG audio Dolby Atmos | - |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | No | Yes |
| RDS | - | RDS |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo | GPS A-GPS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct |
| - | VHT80 MU-MiMO 1024-QAM | - |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | A2DP AVRCP GAVDP GOEP HDP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP SPP SAP HOGP | A2DP AVRCP DIP HFP HID HSP LE MAP OPP PAN PBAP | A2DP AVRCP DUN FTP GATT HFP HID OPP PAN |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC ANT+ | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA NFC ANT+ |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AMR eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX eAAC+ FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV XMF LDAC | 3GPP AAC AMR eAAC+ MP3 OGG WAV SMF |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 VC-1 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP 3GPP2 AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 WebM WMV Xvid ASF | H.263 H.264 MPEG-4 |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 2500 mAh | 3100 mAh | 1750 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| 2G talk time | 7 h 420 min 0.3 days | - | 10 h 18 min 10.3 h 618 min 0.4 days |
| 2G stand-by time | 350 h 21000 min 14.6 days | - | 552 h 33120 min 23 days |
| 3G talk time | 7 h 420 min 0.3 days | - | 9 h 540 min 0.4 days |
| 3G stand-by time | 350 h 21000 min 14.6 days | - | 454 h 27240 min 18.9 days |
| Charger output power | - | 5 V / 2 A 9 V / 1.67 A | - |
| Features | Removable | Wireless charging Fast charging Non-removable | Removable |
| - | Qi/PMA wireless charging - 15 W | - |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.763 W/kg | 0.582 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.43 W/kg | 1.575 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (USA) | - | 0.557 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | 0.703 W/kg | - |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | - | DisplayPort via USB Type-C Samsung DeX Wireless reverse charging - 9 W | - |
| LG K9 | Samsung Galaxy S10e Exynos | Sony Xperia M |