Lava Icon
#6333
LG K30
#4824Category Breakdown
Lava Icon
LG K30
Performance
39.657.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.823.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.454.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.230.9
Summary
- The Lava Icon features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the LG K30 has a slightly larger 5.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K30 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a higher clock speed of 1.4 GHz compared to the Icon's 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, along with more RAM at 2GB and storage options.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the K30 includes PDAF for improved focus.
- The K30 also has a larger battery capacity at 2880 mAh compared to the Icon's 2500 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 10W.
- Software-wise, the Icon runs on Android 4.4.2, while the K30 is equipped with Android 7.1, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Icon
LG K30
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
For India
Also known as LG X2 (2019) for South Korea
Display
Size
5"
5.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2880 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
148.6 x 75 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight
143 g
168.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
New Aurora Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass