Category Breakdown
LG K10
Nokia 5
Performance
51.956.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.824.2
Build
71.877.6
Connectivity
57.852.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.336.4
Summary
- The LG K10 features a glass front with a plastic back and frame, weighing 142g, while the Nokia 5 has a more premium aluminum build, weighing 160g.
- Both phones have a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display, with the K10 measuring 5.3 inches and the Nokia 5 at 5.2 inches, offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the K10 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Nokia 5 has a Snapdragon 430 with an octa-core CPU, providing slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Nokia 5's f/2.0 aperture may offer improved low-light performance, and it has an 8 MP front camera compared to the K10's 5 MP.
- The K10 has a 2300 mAh battery, while the Nokia 5 has a larger 3000 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- Software-wise, the K10 runs on Android 5.1.1 or 6.0, while the Nokia 5 comes with Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K10
Nokia 5
General
Release Date
2016
2017, July 17
Announced
2016
2017, February 26
Description
Versions: K420N (Europe); K430DS (Russia); K430DSF (LATAM); K430DSY (Taiwan)Also known as LG K10 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
For Global market
Display
Size
5.3"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 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 3
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) - K420NMediatek MT6753 - K430DS, K430DSF, K430DSY
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - K420NOcta-core 1.14 GHz Cortex-A53 - K430DS, K430DSF, K430DSY
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306 - K420NMali-T720MP3 - K430DS, K430DSF, K430DSY
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM (K430DSF), 16GB 1.5GB RAM (K420N, K430DS), 16GB 2GB RAM (K430DSY)
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF (LTE model)8 MP, AF (3G model)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, or 8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (5.75 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
142 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
White, Indigo, Gold
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

