LG K61 (Q630UM) vs LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)

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Side by side comparison between LG K61 vs LG V50 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2020 8:14 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 1:56 PM

Compare LG V50 ThinQ X LG K61 (Q630UM) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM) Compare LG K61 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)

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!

3 Advantages LG K61 (Q630UM)	vs	23 Advantages LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
+6.53"2% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP58% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP
+(front) 16MP23% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)4% Lighter
8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
395 PPI	vs	+537 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K61 (Q630UM)	V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Other model names	LG K61 LM-Q630UM, LMQ630UM (Single-Sim + NFC)	LG V50 ThinQ 5G LMV500EM, LG V50 Dual Screen
Country or region available	Canada	(Global, International), Australia, (Europe)
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	4/1/2020	5/10/2019
Depth	8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.48 in)	76.1 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	6.53" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x3120 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	400nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	2000/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	NSA (Bands 41, 260, 261)
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, SA/NSA
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 K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1.12μm118° 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm83° 2MP macro f/2.422mm1.75μm88.8°	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21/5"21mm1.12µm
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, 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/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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
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, White, Blue • Silicone case included • Google Assistant (dedicated side button) • DTS:X 3D audio	• Colors: Aurora Black • LG UX 8.0 • Always-on display • Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • DTS: X surround sound • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 3.0 • USB Power Delivery 2.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K61 (Q630UM)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500EM)
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