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LG Fireweb (D300) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between LG Fireweb vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X LG Fireweb (D300) 02Points
LG Fireweb (D300)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

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36Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) Compare LG Fireweb X
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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!

Fireweb (D300)} 2 Advantages LG Fireweb (D300) vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)} 36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)29%
Lighter		vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
144 PPIvs+424 PPI194%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.2"30%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
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+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAhvs+3000 mAh95%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0vs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
15 Common items in both devices
60Hz
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
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ModelFireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesVivo LG Fireweb D300, LG Firefox, LG-D300Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSamsung
Release date10/22/20131/13/2017
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)66.5 x 113.8 millimeters (2.62 x 4.48 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)144 PPI424 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
System versionFirefox OS 1.1Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)
eMMC		64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.04.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1540 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours16 hours
Standby744 hours (31 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Gaia UI
• Facebook, Twitter
• Internal storage of 936MB for applications and 1GB for multimedia		• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Fireweb (D300)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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