LG AKA (F520K) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG AKA vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/6/2020 11:10 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:46 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X LG AKA (F520K) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) Compare LG AKA X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)

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!

4 Advantages LG AKA (F520K)	vs	15 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)20% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2540 mAh	vs	+3060 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
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Model	AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Other model names	LG AKA LTE, LG F520K for Korea	Redmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Standard
Country or region available	South Korea	China, (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2014	8/1/2015
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 138.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.46 in)	76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2540 mAh	3060 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8.3 hours	11.5 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	144 hours (6 days)
➕ Other features
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Pink, Yellow, Navy • Characters: Yoyo, Soul, Wooky, Eggy • KnockCode • KnockOn • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 7
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG AKA (F520K)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
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