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LG K4 2017 (M151) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

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31Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare LG K4 (2017) X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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!

K4 2017 (M151)} 4 Advantages LG K4 2017 (M151) vs Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.1GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+128GB (102GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
196 PPIvs+405 PPI107%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.5"30%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP17 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)44%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAhvs+4500 mAh80%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+9 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelLG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesBell/Rogers/Telus LG K4 M151, LG-M151, LGM151Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
South AfricaAngolaMozambique
South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
BrandLGSamsung
Release date2/1/20173/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 144.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.7 in)75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supported800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User InterfaceLG UX 5.0One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 261282 (v8)
Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (2, 4, 7, 17)LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered35 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
โ€ข Knock Code, Knock On
โ€ข Quick Share, Quick Selfie
โ€ข Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

LG K4 2017 (M151)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body)
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