Category Breakdown
LG K20 (2019)
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Performance
52.446.3
Camera
27.919.1
Display
54.417.7
Battery
24.222.4
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
44.152.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.024.6
Summary
- The LG K20 (2019) features a slightly larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime has a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K20 is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.5 GHz, compared to the Grand Prime's Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 at 1.2 GHz, giving the K20 a slight edge in processing power.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the K20 has a wider aperture at f/2.0 versus f/2.4 in the Grand Prime.
- The K20 also boasts a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Grand Prime's 2600 mAh.
- In terms of software, the K20 runs Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), while the Grand Prime operates on an older version, Android 4.4.4 KitKat, which can be upgraded to Lollipop.
- Both devices have a plastic build, but the K20 is slightly lighter at 152g compared to the Grand Prime's 156g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K20 (2019)
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
General
Release Date
2019
2014
Announced
2019
2014, September 30
Description
Also known as LG K8+
Versions: G530F, G530FZ, G530Y, G530H, G530FZ/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slotsAvailable as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition with Spreadtrum SC7730 chipset and Android 5.0
Display
Size
5.45"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~197 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Value Edition)
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Adreno 306Mali-400 (Value Edition)
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.6 x 71.9 x 8.3 mm (5.85 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
Weight
152 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
White, Gray, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop)Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

