LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs LG V30 (Signature)
Side by side comparison between LG K12 Max vs LG V30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.26"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
13
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
16
MP
MP
5mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG V30 (Signature)
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20 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
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Model | K12 Max (X520BMW) | V30 (Signature) |
Other model names | LG K12 Max LMX520BMW, LM-X520BMW | LG V30 Signature edition 256GB, LGV300L, LG-V300L, LG Joan |
Country or region available | Brazil | South Korea |
Brand | LG | LG |
Release date | 7/1/2019 | 12/7/2017 |
Depth | 8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in) | 75.4 x 151.7 millimeters (2.97 x 5.97 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | P-OLED |
Screen size | 6.26" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1520 pixels | 1440x2880 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 269 PPI | 537 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (245GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) | LTE Cat16 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,17,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86° | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 13MP f/1.9 |
Main camera resolution | 4160x3120 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4160x3120 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/5" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Digital TV |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | 22 hours |
Standby | 318 hours (13.3 days) | 440 hours (18.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound | • Colors: Black, White • Ceramic body • LG UX 6.0+ • Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi wireless charging • IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min • MIL-STD-810G militar certified • T-DMB TV (korean standard) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG K12 Max (X520BMW) | LG V30 (Signature) | |
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 |