LG K8 2017 (X240) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)

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Side by side comparison between LG K8 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2017 11:58 PM, updated: 4/13/2020 9:18 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X LG K8 2017 (X240) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) Compare LG K8 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)

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 K8 2017 (X240)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
+1.5GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+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)
1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)22% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+146 grams (5.11 ounces)1% Lighter
8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

30 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
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Model	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Other model names	LG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240, LG-X240, LG PP2	Galaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500N0 Korea, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Ukraine	South Korea
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2017	7/1/2015
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	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 on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.2 hours	19 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • T-DMB TV • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.26W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.538W/kg (head), 0.356W/kg (body)