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LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) vs Vodafone Smart III (975)

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

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Compare Vodafone Smart III X LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) 25Points
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Vodafone Smart III (975) Compare LG K12 Prime X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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K12 Prime (X525BAW)} 25 Advantages LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) vs Smart III (975)} 2 Advantages Vodafone Smart III (975)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (48GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)25%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1520 pixels185%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+269 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.26"57%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 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)
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)25%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
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ModelK12 Prime (X525BAW)Smart III (975)
Other model namesLG K12 Prime LMX525BAW, LM-X525BAWVodafone Smart 3 975, Alcatel 975
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
feature not registered
BrandLGVodafone
Release date5/13/20196/1/2013
Depth8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)64.4 x 123.2 millimeters (2.54 x 4.85 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)136 grams (4.76 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.Not supported

📲 Display

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.26" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6575
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
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-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12um13mm120°
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
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, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V/1.2A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours6 hours
Standby150 hours (6.3 days)388 hours (16.2 days)

➕ Other features

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Aurora black, Moroccan blue
• 19:9 display ratio
• LG UX 7
• DTS:X surround sound
• Colors: Black, White, Hot Pink, Titan
• Vodafone Music
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)Vodafone Smart III (975)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.54W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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