Category Breakdown
LG Optimus F5
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W
Performance
43.938.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
55.217.7
Battery
20.220.0
Build
0.216.0
Connectivity
58.353.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.818.5
Summary
- The LG Optimus F5 features a slightly smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W has a 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus F5 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Core LTE offers a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 1.5GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices sport a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimus F5 can record video at 1080p, while the Galaxy Core LTE is limited to 720p.
- The battery capacities are similar, with the F5 at 2150 mAh and the Core LTE at 2100 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Optimus F5 runs on Android 4.1.2, while the Galaxy Core LTE operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2, offering a slightly improved software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus F5
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 225
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2150 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126 x 64.5 x 9.3 mm (4.96 x 2.54 x 0.37 in)
132.9 x 66.3 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Weight
131 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

