LG K20 (X120HM) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)

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Side by side comparison between LG K20 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/18/2020 11:30 AM, updated: 8/4/2020 11:54 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X LG K20 (X120HM) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4) Compare LG K20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K20 (X120HM)

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!

15 Advantages LG K20 (X120HM)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+5.45"9% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
152 grams (5.32 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)10% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
197 PPI	vs	+294 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
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Model	K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Other model names	LG K20 2019 LMX120HM.ATCLBK (1-SIM) , LM-X120HM (TelCel)	U.S. Cellular Galaxy J3 2016 4G J320R4
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico, Peru	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	8/7/2019	1/1/2016
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.85 in)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
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 K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.45" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x960 pixels (18:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	197 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-01	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	22 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	349 hours (14.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
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, Blue, Platinum • Android Go edition • Google assistant • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.76W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered