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Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs LG G4 (LS991)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Star vs LG G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G4 (LS991)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Star (GT-S5230)} 1 Advantage Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs G4 (LS991)} 33 Advantages LG G4 (LS991)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)67%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
50MBvs+32GB (25GB available)511 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)21%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels37 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+534 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.5"83%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 16MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+LDAF: laser detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+3000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
FM (RDS)
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
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ModelStar (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
Other model namesSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player OneLG G4 LS991 (Sprint), LG-LS991, LG P1
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date4/30/20094/29/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI534 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 4.0 UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 1584 (v2)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
RAM memoryfeature not registered3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage50MB32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours20 hours
Standby800 hours (33.3 days)434 hours (18.1 days)

โž• Other features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Pink
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
โ€ข DNSe
โ€ข Shazam Find Music service
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red
โ€ข Knock Code
โ€ข Quick Remote

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)LG G4 (LS991)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head)
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