LG K52 (K520HM) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)

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Side by side comparison between LG K52 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2021 9:48 AM, updated: 3/7/2021 7:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X LG K52 (K520HM) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M) Compare LG K52 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K52 (K520HM)

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22 Advantages LG K52 (K520HM)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)171% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.6"47% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (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 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh90% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP67 certified
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)57% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
266 PPI	vs	+326 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage 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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Other model names	LG K52 LMK520HM, LM-K520HM Single-SIM (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 mini G800M 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico, Peru	(Latin America), Canada
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	9/23/2020	7/1/2014
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 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.	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
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 K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
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)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	10 hours
Standby	514 hours (21.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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: White, Blue, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K52 (K520HM)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.95W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.733W/kg (head), 0.487W/kg (body)