LG G5 vs Galaxy S7: Both smartphones will have special features - which one should you buy?

Both LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 will be unveiled on February 21, 2016. Let's take a look at the specifications and some special features of both devices.

According to some reports, the Samsung Galaxy S7 will sport a 5.1-inch or 5.2-inch display. On the other hand, the LG G5 is rumored to sport  a 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2,560 x 1440 pixels, according to a Digital Trends report.

Several reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S7 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or an Exynos 8890 chip. The Galaxy S7 is expected to have 4GB of RAM; however, some reports claim that the handset will have 3G of RAM.

Moreover, Samsung Galaxy S7 will have 128GB, 64GB and 32GB internal storage options and may support microSD expansion. The smartphone is expected to have a 3,000mAh battery. However, according to some reports, it will pack a 2,500mAh battery.

The LG G5, on the other hand, will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. The device will pack a 3,000mAh battery and will have 3GB of RAM.

It is expected that the Galaxy S7 will sport a 5-megapixel front camera and a 12.3-megapixel camera with f/1.7 aperture. What's more, Britecell technology may be included on the camera of Samsung Galaxy S7, Slash Gear reported. This will simplify the capturing of brighter pictures.

According to various reports, the LG G5 will have an 8-megapixel front camera and a dual-lens camera, with one 8-megapixel lens and one 16-megapixel lens. It is likely that the camera will feature laser autofocus and dual-LED flash.

It is said that the Galaxy S7 will run the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. The LG G5 will run the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with the newest version of the company's Optimus user interface.

Rumor has it that the Galaxy S7 will sport a glass and metal unibody design. Furthermore, the device may also have a curved back panel.

It is expected that the LG smartphone will feature a modular design, where the bottom is removable. The feature will enable owners to remove particular components and insert others. According to leaks, the LG G5 may feature dual-lens camera and a fingerprint scanner on its back panel.

Several reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S7 will feature two biometric security options - an iris scanner that can identify a user's eye and a fingerprint scanner. In addition, the smartphone will have a ForceTouch component. Force Touch performs actions depending on the level of pressure applied on an option or icon.

The LG G5, on the other hand, will sport a fingerprint scanner on its back panel. In addition, the rumored modular design for the device will be a special feature.

According to reports, Samsung does not plan to release the Galaxy S7 Edge Plus in the United Kingdom. However, the electronics giant will release the Galaxy Note 6 in the country in August.