LG K30
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
#3233Category Breakdown
LG K30
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Performance
57.757.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.580.4
Battery
23.324.2
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
54.759.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.942.8
Summary
- The LG K30 features a 5.3-inch IPS LCD display, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display, offering more vibrant colors.
- In terms of performance, the K30 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the J5 utilizes an Exynos 7870 Octa chipset with an octa-core CPU, potentially providing better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J5's f/1.7 aperture may enhance low-light performance compared to the K30.
- The J5 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the K30's 2880 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the J5 can be upgraded to Android 9.0, providing a more current software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the J5 has a glass front and aluminum back, giving it a more premium feel compared to the K30's plastic design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K30
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Also known as LG X2 (2019) for South Korea
Versions: J530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J530Y/DS (Malaysia); J530FM/DS (UAE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) with 32GB/3GB RAM; Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.3"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
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)
146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168.1 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
New Aurora Black, Blue
Blue, Pink, Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass