LG K30 (2019)
#5165
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
#5184Category Breakdown
LG K30 (2019)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
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 Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the LG uses a Snapdragon 425 while the Samsung employs an Exynos 7570, with both offering 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, though the J3 has a wider aperture at f/1.9, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The LG K30 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the J3's 2600 mAh, which may result in better battery life.
- In terms of software, the K30 runs Android 9.0 (Pie) while the J3 operates on Android 8.0 (Oreo), providing a more updated software experience for the LG device.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the K30 is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K30 (2019)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-J337U (USA unlocked); SM-J337A (AT&T); SM-J337V (Verizon); SM-J337T (T-Mobile); SM-J337P (Boost, Sprint, Virgin Mobile); SM-J337R (US Cellular); SM-J337W (Canada)Also known as: Galaxy J3 Star (T-Mobile); Galaxy Amp Prime 3 (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V 2018 (Verizon); Galaxy J3 Aura (US Cellular)
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)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Mali-T720
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, f/1.9, 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
146.9 x 71.5 x 8.5 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
142.7 x 70.1 x 8.9 mm (5.62 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
Weight
148 g
152 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, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / 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 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes