LG X screen
#5351
Samsung Galaxy J5
#3699Category Breakdown
LG X screen
Samsung Galaxy J5
Performance
52.048.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.580.4
Battery
20.822.4
Build
0.283.1
Connectivity
54.954.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.239.2
Summary
- The LG X screen features a compact 4.93-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution, offering more vibrant colors.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset and have similar performance capabilities, but the J5 has more RAM options, which may enhance multitasking.
- In terms of camera, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J5's f/1.9 aperture may provide better low-light performance compared to the X screen's f/2.2.
- The J5 also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the X screen's 2300 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run Android Marshmallow, but the J5 can be upgraded from Lollipop, providing a more flexible software experience.
- The LG X screen is lighter at 120g, while the J5 weighs 146g and has a glass front, which may affect build quality perception.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG X screen
Samsung Galaxy J5
General
Release Date
2016
2015, July 28
Announced
2016
2015, June 19
Description
Versions: K500N (Europe); LG X view K500DS (Russia)
Versions: J500F/J700FN (Global Single-SIM); J500F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J500G/DS (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand); J500Y (Australia, New Zealand); J500M (LATAM); J500M/DS (Brazil); J500H/DS (Philippines, Russia, Ukraine). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.93"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.6 x 71.8 x 7.1 mm (5.61 x 2.83 x 0.28 in)
142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
120 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink Gold
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity