LG G Flex
#3438
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
#3510Category Breakdown
LG G Flex
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Performance
65.352.0
Camera
37.927.9
Display
82.480.4
Battery
26.625.4
Build
65.774.6
Connectivity
60.254.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.040.5
Summary
- The LG G Flex features a unique curved P-OLED display measuring 6.0 inches, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) has a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G Flex is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset with a faster CPU, compared to the Snapdragon 410 in the J5.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J5 has a wider aperture (f/1.9) for better low-light performance, and its selfie camera is superior at 5 MP.
- The G Flex has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the J5's 3100 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Build quality differs as well, with the G Flex using Gorilla Glass 2 and a plastic frame, while the J5 incorporates an aluminum frame for added durability.
- Finally, the G Flex runs on an older Android version (upgradable to KitKat), whereas the J5 comes with Marshmallow, upgradable to Nougat, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G Flex
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
Versions: D955 (Europe); D958 (Hong Kong & Asia); D959 (T-Mobile); D950 (AT&T); LS995 (Sprint); F340 (Korea)
Versions: J510FN (Europe); J510F (HK, India, South Africa, Thailand); J510G (Malaysia, Indonesia); J510Y (New Zealand); J510M (LATAM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6"
5.2"
Type
Curved P-OLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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
16GB 2GB 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/1.9
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
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 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)
145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight
177 g
159 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Titan silver
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity