Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) vs LG K50 (X520EMW)
Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 2 vs LG K50 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1.65"
AMOLED
AMOLED
390x312
N/A
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
334
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.26"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
13
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? LG K50 (X520EMW)
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8 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Model | Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | K50 (X520EMW) |
Other model names | Apple Watch Series 2 Aluminum A1758 42mm, iWatch S2 | LG K50 LMX520EMW, LM-X520EMW, LG K50 Dual CAM |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple | LG |
Release date | 12/1/2016 | 6/1/2019 |
Depth | 11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches) | 8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in) | 77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in) |
Weight | 34 grams (1.19 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof | MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 1.65" inches | 6.26" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 390x312 pixels | 720x1520 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 303 PPI | 269 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
System version | WatchOS 3.0 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | WatchOS 5.0 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Apple S2 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 780MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6200 | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | Not supported | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Back camera (main camera) | Not supported | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86° |
Main camera resolution | Not supported | 4160x3120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | Not supported | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Not supported | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 4160x3120 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
USB | Not supported | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Not supported | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A |
Battery capacity | 334 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Magnetic charging (dock) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 318 hours (13.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS, E-mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | Not supported | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Not supported | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Space gray, Gold, Rose gold, Silver • Sport or woven nylon bands • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri • Requires an iPhone 5s/iOS 11 or later | • Colors: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Apple Watch 2 (Aluminum 42mm) | LG K50 (X520EMW) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |