LG AKA
#5938
Panasonic P99
#5986Category Breakdown
LG AKA
Panasonic P99
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 and Panasonic P99 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the LG AKA is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a slightly lower CPU clock speed of 1.2 GHz compared to the P99's 1.25 GHz, though both have 16GB of storage and 1.5GB or 2GB of RAM, respectively.
- The LG AKA has an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, while the P99 also has an 8 MP rear camera but is limited to 720p video; however, it offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2.1 MP on the LG.
- Battery capacity differs significantly, with the LG AKA at 2610 mAh and the P99 at 2000 mAh, impacting longevity.
- Software-wise, the LG runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), whereas the P99 is more up-to-date with Android 7.0 (Nougat), which may enhance the user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the LG being slightly thicker and lighter than the P99.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG AKA
Panasonic P99
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
For Europe
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.25 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-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)
144.6 x 71.8 x 8.6 mm (5.69 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight
135 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Champagne Gold, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual 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 Cat4 150/50 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
4.0, A2DP
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes