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LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs Nokia 3.1 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between LG K12 Max vs Nokia 3.1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3.1 X LG K12 Max (X520BMW) 14Points
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Nokia 3.1 (32GB) Compare LG K12 Max X
5.2"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2990
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K12 Max (X520BMW)

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K12 Max (X520BMW)} 14 Advantages LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs 3.1 (32GB)} 10 Advantages Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1520 pixels6%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1440 pixels
+6.26"20%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP17%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+(front) 13MP62%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2990 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
32GB (18GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)22%
More internal storage for applications and files
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)23%
Lighter
8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)1%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
269 PPIvs+310 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
eMMC 5.1
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
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ModelK12 Max (X520BMW)3.1 (32GB)
Other model namesLG K12 Max LMX520BMW, LM-X520BMWNokia 3.1 TA-1049, TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070, TA-1074
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGNokia
Release date7/1/20195/1/2018
Depth8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)68.65 x 146.25 millimeters (2.7 x 5.76 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.Not supported

📲 Display

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.26" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI310 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100TA-1049, TA-1074 (America) version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070 version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)LTE Cat4
VoLTE
TA-1049, TA-1074 (America) version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
TA-1057, TA-1063 (EMEA) version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
TA-1070 (India) version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V/1.2A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2990 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours18 hours
Standby318 hours (13.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Blue/copper, Black/chrome, White/iron
• Android One
• 18:9 display ratio

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Nokia 3.1 (32GB)
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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