LG K30 (2019)
#5165
LG Zone 4
#5167Category Breakdown
LG K30 (2019)
LG Zone 4
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The LG K30 (2019) features a slightly larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the 5.0-inch display of the LG Zone 4, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with identical CPU and GPU specifications, offering similar performance levels and RAM.
- The camera systems are also comparable, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera capable of 1080p video recording.
- The K30 has a larger 3000 mAh battery, while the Zone 4 has a 2500 mAh battery, which may affect overall usage time.
- In terms of build quality, both phones utilize a glass front and plastic back, but the K30 is slightly heavier and thicker.
- The K30 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie), while the Zone 4 operates on an older Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), impacting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K30 (2019)
LG Zone 4
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as LG X2 in Korea
Display
Size
5.45"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM 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, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.9 x 71.5 x 8.5 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
144.8 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.70 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
148 g
140.3 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
Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes