LG K30 (2019)
#3840
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
#4397Category Breakdown
LG K30 (2019)
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
Performance
53.452.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.220.4
Build
67.985.0
Connectivity
51.548.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.133.9
Summary
- The LG K30 (2019) features a larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime's 4.7-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the K30 is powered by a Snapdragon 425 chipset with a 1.4 GHz CPU, while the Redmi 2 Prime uses a Snapdragon 410 at 1.2 GHz, giving the K30 a performance edge.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the K30 has a 5 MP front camera versus the Redmi's 2 MP.
- The K30 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Redmi's 2200 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the K30 operating on Android 9.0 (Pie) and the Redmi 2 Prime on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), limiting the software experience on the latter.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the K30 is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K30 (2019)
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
General
Release Date
2019
2015
Announced
2019
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.45"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
To be confirmed
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.9 x 71.5 x 8.5 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
134 x 67 x 9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
Weight
148 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
White, Dark gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.00 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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, 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
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)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass