LG G Flex
#3438
Samsung Galaxy J5
#3699Category Breakdown
LG G Flex
Samsung Galaxy J5
Performance
65.348.0
Camera
37.927.9
Display
82.480.4
Battery
26.622.4
Build
65.783.1
Connectivity
60.254.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.039.2
Summary
- The LG G Flex features a larger 6.0-inch curved P-OLED display compared to the Samsung Galaxy J5's 5.0-inch Super AMOLED screen, offering a unique design but lower pixel density at ~245 ppi versus the J5's ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the G Flex is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset with a quad-core CPU running at 2.26 GHz, while the J5 uses a Snapdragon 410 with a lower clock speed of 1.2 GHz, resulting in better overall performance for the G Flex.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J5 benefits from a wider aperture of f/1.9, enhancing low-light photography.
- The G Flex has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the J5's 2600 mAh, providing longer usage times.
- In terms of software, the G Flex runs on an older Android version (4.2.2) compared to the J5's Android 5.1, which offers a more updated user experience.
- Overall, the G Flex excels in display size and performance, while the J5 offers a better camera and newer software.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G Flex
Samsung Galaxy J5
General
Release Date
2013
2015, July 28
Announced
2013
2015, June 19
Description
Versions: D955 (Europe); D958 (Hong Kong & Asia); D959 (T-Mobile); D950 (AT&T); LS995 (Sprint); F340 (Korea)
Versions: J500F/J700FN (Global Single-SIM); J500F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J500G/DS (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand); J500Y (Australia, New Zealand); J500M (LATAM); J500M/DS (Brazil); J500H/DS (Philippines, Russia, Ukraine). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6"
5"
Type
Curved P-OLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 306
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.4, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.5 x 81.6 x 8.7 mm (6.32 x 3.21 x 0.34 in)
142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
177 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Titan silver
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity