LG K30
#4824
Panasonic Eluga Mark 2
#4922Category Breakdown
LG K30
Panasonic Eluga Mark 2
Performance
57.757.9
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.324.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
54.745.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.930.3
Summary
- The LG K30 features a 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 277 ppi, while the Panasonic Eluga Mark 2 has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the K30 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Eluga Mark 2 utilizes a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core CPU, giving it a potential edge in multitasking due to its higher core count.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera, but the Eluga Mark 2 has a wider aperture of f/2.2 for potentially better low-light performance.
- The K30's battery capacity is 2880 mAh, while the Eluga Mark 2 offers a slightly larger 3000 mAh battery.
- On the software front, the K30 runs Android 7.1 Nougat, providing a more updated experience compared to the Eluga Mark 2, which operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K30
Panasonic Eluga Mark 2
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Also known as LG X2 (2019) for South Korea
N/A
Display
Size
5.3"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Mali-T720MP3
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2880 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.6 x 75 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
151 x 76 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.30 in)
Weight
168.1 g
163 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
New Aurora Black, Blue
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass