LG K51S (K510EMW) vs LG K50 (X520HM)

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Side by side comparison between LG K51S vs LG K50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/8/2020 11:12 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 1:57 PM

Compare LG K50 X LG K51S (K510EMW) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
IPS

720x1600

32
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG K50 (X520HM) Compare LG K51S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K51S (K510EMW)

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13 Advantages LG K51S (K510EMW)	vs	5 Advantages LG K50 (X520HM)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+64GB (47GB available)161% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (18GB available)
+8.26 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+720x1600 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+6.55"5% Larger screen	vs	6.26"
+(quad camera) 32MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP173% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+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)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)14% Lighter
268 PPI	vs	+269 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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

30 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K51S (K510EMW)	K50 (X520HM)
Other model names	LG K51s LM-K510EMW, LMK510EMW (Dual-Sim + NFC)	LG K50 LMX520HM, LM-X520HM
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Latin America)
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	4/1/2020	6/1/2019
Depth	8.26 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 165.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)	77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 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.	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	269 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	400nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
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	300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
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, LTE-A
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 K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 32 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1.12μm115° 2MP macro f/2.422mm1.75μm88.6° 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
Main camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4160x3120 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	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4160x3120 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	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, 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 K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10.5 hours	17 hours
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	318 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
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: Titanium, Blue, Pink/Red • Silicone case included • Google Assistant (dedicated side button) • DTS:X 3D audio	• Colors: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K51S (K510EMW)	LG K50 (X520HM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered