LG K30 (2019)
#5165
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
#5193Category Breakdown
LG K30 (2019)
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
White, Dark gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7.2
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7.2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes