LG K50 (X520EMW) vs Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)

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Side by side comparison between LG K50 vs Samsung Galaxy A11 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/27/2020 10:36 PM, updated: 11/24/2021 9:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A11 X LG K50 (X520EMW) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A) Compare LG K50 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K50 (X520EMW)

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13 Advantages LG K50 (X520EMW)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+269 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(front) 13MP62% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
32GB (18GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)17% More internal storage for applications and files
8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
720x1520 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.26"	vs	+6.4"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP32% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Other model names	LG K50 LMX520EMW, LM-X520EMW, LG K50 Dual CAM	Galaxy A11 SM-A115AZKAATT (AT&T, Cricket)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2019	5/1/2020, Announced: 3/13/2020
Depth	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)	76.3 x 161.4 millimeters (3 x 6.35 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 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 K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.26" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	268 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 K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	LTE Cat4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 29, 30, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115° 2MP depth f/2.4
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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
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	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	318 hours (13.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.66W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered