LG K20 (X120HM) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K20 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/18/2020 11:30 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X LG K20 (X120HM) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB) Compare LG K20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
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!

16 Advantages LG K20 (X120HM)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+5.45"27% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+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)30% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP156% 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 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3000 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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 LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
152 grams (5.32 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)42% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x960 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
197 PPI	vs	+256 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
6W	vs	+10W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Other model names	LG K20 2019 LMX120HM.ATCLBK (1-SIM) , LM-X120HM (TelCel)	Galaxy S4 mini GT-i9195L (4G LTE), Samsung Serrano
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	8/7/2019	7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.85 in)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 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 S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.45" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x960 pixels (18:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	197 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
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	100/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.6 (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 S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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 S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-01	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	12 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K20 (X120HM)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.89W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.332W/kg (head), 0.323W/kg (body)