LG G2 mini (4G D625) vs Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)

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Side by side comparison between LG G2 mini vs Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2014 8:35 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:27 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime X LG G2 mini (4G D625) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

2440
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M) Compare LG G2 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)

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6 Advantages LG G2 mini (4G D625)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+121 grams (4.24 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+234 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+(back) 13MP62% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)67% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)14% Thinner
4.7"	vs	+5"6% Larger screen
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2440 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

16 million

540x960 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+19 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 G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Other model names	TelCel LG G2 mini D625, LG G2 mini Tegra, LG D625	Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime (4G LTE), Samsung Fortuna
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2014	10/1/2014
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129.6 millimeters (2.6 x 5.1 in)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight	121 grams (4.24 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4i Grey (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A9-R4 (Penta-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP60 660Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 1,4)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 5)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.4 (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	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	Face 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 G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2440 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Java framework	• Colors: White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Samsung KIES • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.309W/kg (head), 0.307W/kg (body)