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LG Optimus F5

LG Optimus F5

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Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W

Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W

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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