LG K20 (2019)
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
#5512Category Breakdown
LG K20 (2019)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.367.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.854.7
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 (2020) has a 5.0-inch PLS LCD with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LG K20 is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, compared to the J2 Core's Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with a 1.4 GHz CPU, both having 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the J2 Core has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.2.
- The K20 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the J2 Core's 2600 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- For software, 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 recent software experience for the K20.
- Both devices have similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the K20 is marginally heavier at 152g versus the J2 Core's 154g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K20 (2019)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
General
Release Date
2019
2020, April 27
Announced
2019
2020, April 27
Description
Also known as LG K8+
N/A
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes