LG G2
#3146
LG K50
#4428Category Breakdown
LG G2
LG K50
Performance
61.062.6
Camera
66.219.1
Display
69.656.5
Battery
24.226.6
Build
82.70.2
Connectivity
64.564.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.433.6
Summary
- The LG G2, released in 2013, features a smaller 5.2-inch True HD-IPS display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density of ~424 ppi compared to the LG K50's 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and ~269 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the G2 is powered by the Snapdragon 800 chipset and has 2GB of RAM, while the K50 utilizes the Helio P22 chipset with 3GB of RAM, offering a more modern experience.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the G2 includes optical image stabilization (OIS), enhancing photo quality.
- The K50 has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the G2's 3000 mAh, providing slightly better longevity.
- The G2 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 5.0.2), while the K50 operates on Android 9.0, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as the G2 has a glass front and plastic back, while the K50's materials are unspecified, but it is larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G2
LG K50
General
Release Date
2013
2019
Announced
2013
2019
Description
Versions: D800 (AT&T); D802 (Europe); D801 (T-Mobile); D802TA (Australia); D803 (Canada); VS980 (Verizon); LS980 (Sprint)
Also known as LG K12 Max for Brazil
Display
Size
5.2"
6.26"
Type
True HD-IPS + LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
161.3 x 77 x 8.7 mm (6.35 x 3.03 x 0.34 in)
Weight
143 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gold
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Platinum Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), 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 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity