Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5792)54.6
Performance(#9510)54.3
Camera(#4441)42.4
Display(#5135)70.5
Battery(#8950)43.5
Build(#7259)70.8
Comparisons Featuring LG K30
Short Review
- The LG K30 features a compact design with dimensions of 148.6 x 75 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 168.1g, available in New Aurora Black and Blue.
- Its 5.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 277 ppi, but lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU and Adreno 308 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with phase detection autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 5 MP shooter.
- The battery capacity is 2880 mAh, supporting 10W charging but no wireless charging option.
- The device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat and includes a headphone jack, but lacks stereo speakers.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0.
- Notably, it does not support 5G connectivity.
- Overall, the LG K30 is a straightforward smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as LG X2 (2019) for South Korea
Display
Size5.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
Memory32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2880 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions148.6 x 75 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight168.1 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsNew Aurora Black, Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes