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LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW) vs Apple Watch (38mm)

Side by side comparison between LG K12+ Plus vs Apple Watch devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch X LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW) 24Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1440

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Apple Watch (38mm) Compare LG K12+ Plus X
1.34"
AMOLED

272x340

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)

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K12+ Plus (X420BMW)} 24 Advantages LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW) vs Watch (38mm)} 9 Advantages Apple Watch (38mm)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs520MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+32GB (20GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)27%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+720x1440 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
vs272x340 pixels
+5.7"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.34"
+(back) 16MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh14 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs205 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIPX7 certified
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+87 grams (3.05 ounces)72%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
282 PPIvs+325 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
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ModelK12+ Plus (X420BMW)Watch (38mm)
Other model namesLG K12 Plus LMX420BMW, LG K12+ X420BMW, LG-LMX420BMWApple Watch 1st gen (2015) A1553 Stainless Steel
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGApple
Release date3/31/20194/24/2015
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)87 grams (3.05 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches1.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~44% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels272x340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI325 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoWatchOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)32bit: Apple S1 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)PowerVR SGX543
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh205 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered18 hours

โž• Other features

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Moroccan Blue, Platinum Gray
โ€ข 18:9 ratio FullVision display
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข DTS-X Surround sound
โ€ข Watch colors: Silver, Space gray
โ€ข Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Brown, Gray, Steel
โ€ข Band material: Leather, Stainless steel, Fluoroelastomer plastic
โ€ข iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
โ€ข Digital Crown
โ€ข MagSafe charging

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

LG K12+ Plus (X420BMW)Apple Watch (38mm)
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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