Category Breakdown
LG Q52
Samsung Galaxy C7
Performance
72.864.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.582.8
Battery
28.126.1
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
60.959.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.142.3
Summary
- The LG Q52 features a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy C7 has a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and overall visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Q52 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the C7 utilizes a Snapdragon 625, which generally offers better efficiency and performance.
- The Q52's rear camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor, compared to the C7's 16 MP, providing superior image quality, although both devices can record video at 1080p.
- The Q52 has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the C7's 3300 mAh, but the C7 supports faster 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the Q52 runs on Android 10, while the C7 originally launched with Android 6.0.1 and is upgradable to Android 8.0, indicating a more modern software experience on the Q52.
- The build quality of the C7 is enhanced with a glass front and aluminum back, making it feel more premium compared to the Q52's plastic construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q52
Samsung Galaxy C7
General
Release Date
2020, September 26
2016
Announced
2020, September 26
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (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)
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9
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
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
156.6 x 77.2 x 6.8 mm (6.17 x 3.04 x 0.27 in)
Weight
186 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silky White, Silky Red
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

