LG K52 (K520HM) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Side by side comparison between LG K52 vs Samsung Galaxy A71 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
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2 Advantages 
24 Advantages | 26 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +19 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| Model | K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) |
| Other model names | LG K52 LMK520HM, LM-K520HM Single-SIM (64GB + 4GB RAM) | Galaxy A71 SM-A715F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |     (Latin America), Chile, Mexico, Peru |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | LG | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/23/2020 | 1/17/2020, Announced: 12/12/2019 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in) | 76 x 163.6 millimeters (2.99 x 6.44 in) |
| Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 179 grams (6.27 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 K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 266 PPI | 393 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm) |
| 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: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 192458 (v7), 263396 (v8) Geekbench: 7039 (v4.4), 1733 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| 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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 800/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38) VoLTE | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| 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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/5.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2 |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, 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 K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 514 hours (21.4 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: White, Blue, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine | • Colors: Prism Crush black, White, Pink, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| LG K52 (K520HM) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.983W/kg (head), 0.901W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.512W/kg (head), 1.562W/kg (body) |