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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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Compare LG V30 X LG K12 Max (X520BMW) 09Points
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points LG V30 (Signature) Compare LG K12 Max X
6"
POLED

1440x2880

16
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V30 (Signature)

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K12 Max (X520BMW)} 9 Advantages LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs V30 (Signature)} 21 Advantages LG V30 (Signature)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+6.26"4%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(front) 13MP164%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWaterproof (IP?)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (18GB available)vs+256GB (245GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
269 PPIvs+537 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 13MP93%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)38%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

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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📱 Model features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
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ModelK12 Max (X520BMW)V30 (Signature)
Other model namesLG K12 Max LMX520BMW, LM-X520BMWLG V30 Signature edition 256GB, LGV300L, LG-V300L, LG Joan
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
South Korea
South Korea
BrandLGLG
Release date7/1/201912/7/2017
Depth8.75 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)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersMIL-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 typeTFT IPS LCDP-OLED
Screen size6.26" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels1440x2880 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI537 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (245GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot 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 resolution4160x3120 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/5" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V/1.2A
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours22 hours
Standby318 hours (13.3 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)LG V30 (Signature)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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 registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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