LG K30
#4824
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
#4496Category Breakdown
LG K30
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
Performance
57.753.1
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.326.1
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
54.751.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.933.0
Summary
- The LG K30 features a 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and have similar performance capabilities, but the K30 has more RAM at 2GB compared to the J4 Core's 1GB.
- In terms of camera, the K30 has a 13 MP rear camera, outperforming the J4 Core's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The K30's battery capacity is 2880 mAh, while the J4 Core has a larger 3300 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the K30 runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, whereas the J4 Core operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), which is optimized for lower-end hardware.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K30
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Also known as LG X2 (2019) for South Korea
Versions: SM-J410F/DS (Global); SM-J410G/DS (LATAM)
Display
Size
5.3"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
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
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 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)
160.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168.1 g
177 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
New Aurora Black, Blue
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 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 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity