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LG K20 (2019)

LG K20 (2019)

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

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Category Breakdown

LG K20 (2019)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Performance
52.449.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
54.440.7
Battery
24.222.4
Build
67.989.2
Connectivity
44.150.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.033.8

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 J2 Core has a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the K20 is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a 1.5 GHz CPU, compared to the J2 Core's Exynos 7570 with a 1.4 GHz CPU; both have 1GB of RAM but the K20 offers more internal storage options.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p.
  • The K20 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the J2 Core's 2600 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
  • Finally, the K20 runs on Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), while the J2 Core operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), indicating a more updated software experience for the LG device.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG K20 (2019)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

General

Release Date

2019
2018

Announced

2019
2018

Description

Also known as LG K8+
Versions: SM-J260F/DS (Global); SM-J260M/DS (LATAM); SM-J260Y/DS (Philippines); SM-J260G/DS (India)

Display

Size

5.45"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
PLS LCD

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
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8100
Mali-T720

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 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/2.2, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, 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
N/A

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)
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)

Weight

152 g
154 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Black, Gold, Lavender

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.61 W/kg (head)     0.61 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

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 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity