LG K31 (K300QM) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Side by side comparison between LG K31 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? LG K31 (K300QM)
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16 Advantages 
11 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| 2GB LPDDR3 |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| (front) 5MP |
| Full HD (1920x1080) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Model | K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) |
| Other model names | LG K31 (Unlocked), LMK300QMAUSASV, LM-K300Q | Galaxy J5 SM-J5108 Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6 |
| Country or region available |  USA |   China, Hong Kong |
| Brand | LG | Samsung |
| Release date | 8/21/2020 | 3/1/2016 |
| Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.12 x 147.83 millimeters (2.8 x 5.82 in) | 72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in) |
| Weight | 146 grams (5.11 ounces) | 159 grams (5.57 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| 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 K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1520 pixels (19:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 295 PPI | 282 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Panda King Glass | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| System version | Android 10 | 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 K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (17GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (41) | LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/5.0"1.12µm | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm 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 | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | LED |
| 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 K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3100 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 11 hours | 21 hours |
| Standby | 528 hours (22 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Silver • LG UX 9.1 | • Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| LG K31 (K300QM) | Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.579W/kg (head), 0.594W/kg (body) |