LG K20 (2019)
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
#4179Category Breakdown
LG K20 (2019)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
52.453.1
Camera
27.919.1
Display
54.440.7
Battery
24.222.4
Build
67.985.2
Connectivity
44.150.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.035.6
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 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
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, 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, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.99 W/kg (head)
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