Category Breakdown
LG K51S
LG K52
Performance
72.872.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.559.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.136.0
Summary
- The LG K51S and LG K52 both feature a similar IPS LCD display, with the K51S measuring 6.55 inches and the K52 slightly larger at 6.6 inches, though the K52 has a lower pixel density of ~266 ppi compared to ~282 ppi in the K51S.
- Both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset, but the K52 has an advantage with 4GB of RAM versus 3GB in the K51S, potentially enhancing multitasking performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the K52 offers a significantly improved rear camera with 48 MP compared to the K51S's 32 MP, while both share a 13 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity remains the same at 4000 mAh for both models, but the K52 is slightly lighter at 188g compared to the K51S's 194.
- The K52 runs on a newer Android 10 OS, whereas the K51S operates on Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K51S
LG K52
General
Release Date
2020, February 18
2020, September 23
Announced
2020, February 18
2020, September 23
Description
N/A
Also known as LG K62 in Brazil
Display
Size
6.55"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
32 MP, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.2 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
194.5 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Pink, Blue, Red
White, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNAorWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n or Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

