LG K51 (K500MM) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)

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Side by side comparison between LG K51 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2020 11:46 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:40 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition X LG K51 (K500MM) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1560

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515) Compare LG K51 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K51 (K500MM)

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!

18 Advantages LG K51 (K500MM)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (18GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP55% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/3" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
204 grams (7.14 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)57% Lighter
8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels85% Higher resolution screen
264 PPI	vs	+441 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

24 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Other model names	LG K51 (Metro by T-Mobile) LMK500MMAMTPTN, LM-K500MM	Galaxy S4 GT-i9515, Galaxy S4 VE, Samsung Altius
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2020	4/1/2014, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth	8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.92 x 166.96 millimeters (3.07 x 6.57 in)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	204 grams (7.14 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 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 K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Panda King Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (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 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41)	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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	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 K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm1/5"115° 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm1/5"85°	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
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.14µm pixel
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + 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) + MIMO 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 K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	17 hours
Standby	576 hours (24 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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: Titan gray • Google Assistant • DTS:X 3D sound surround • HAC M3/T3	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • USB OTG On-The-Go • mDNIe • WiFi dual-band • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB)
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K51 (K500MM)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.88W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.285W/kg (head), 0.399W/kg (body)