Category Breakdown
LG AKA
LG Harmony
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The LG AKA features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the LG Harmony has a slightly larger 5.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the AKA is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Harmony utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 425 with a 1.4 GHz CPU, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Harmony includes autofocus, enhancing its photographic performance, and it also has a superior 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 2.1 MP on the AKA.
- The Harmony's battery capacity is larger at 2800 mAh versus the AKA's 2610 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the AKA runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Harmony benefits from a more recent Android 7.0 (Nougat), providing a more updated user experience.
- The build quality of the AKA is slightly thicker and lighter, while the Harmony is slimmer and marginally heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG AKA
LG Harmony
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
For Europe
For Cricket Wireless
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
149.9 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (5.90 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
135 g
141.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✓
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

