LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) vs BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)

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Side by side comparison between LG K12 Prime vs BlackBerry Priv phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 7:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:35 PM

Compare BlackBerry Priv X LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) Compare LG K12 Prime X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

18 Advantages LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	vs	11 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+64GB (48GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+6.26"16% Larger screen	vs	5.4"
+(triple camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP28% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 18MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3410 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+544 PPI102% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches29% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K12 Prime (X525BAW)	Priv (STV100-4)
Other model names	LG K12 Prime LMX525BAW, LM-X525BAW	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM Venice
Country or region available	Brazil	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe)
Brand	LG	BlackBerry
Release date	5/13/2019	11/6/2015
Depth	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 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.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.26" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	544 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
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	450/50 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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)	LTE Cat9 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,8,13,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
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+, 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 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12um13mm120° 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°	18 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4896x3672 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3410 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	150 hours (6.3 days)	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Aurora black, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
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