LG K20 Plus (TP260) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)

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Side by side comparison between LG K20 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/28/2017 8:20 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 11:32 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime X LG K20 Plus (TP260) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2700
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M) Compare LG K20 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K20 Plus (TP260)

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12 Advantages LG K20 Plus (TP260)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+5.3"6% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2700 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material
277 PPI	vs	+294 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer

29 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Other model names	T-Mobile LG K20 Plus, LG-TP260, LGTP260	Galaxy J5 Prime Single-Sim SM-G570M, SM-G570MZKPARO
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	2/1/2017	10/1/2016
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.29 x 148.7 millimeters (2.96 x 5.85 in)	69.5 x 142.8 millimeters (2.74 x 5.62 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	277 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/1700/1900	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12)	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28)
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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	16 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • LG UX 5.0 • Wide-angle 120° front camera • KnockOn, Knock Code • VoLTE	• Colors: Black, White/Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K20 Plus (TP260)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered