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LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

Side by side comparison between LG Phoenix 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.7"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) Compare LG Phoenix 5 X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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!

Phoenix 5 (K300AM)} 13 Advantages LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM) vs Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+5.7"12%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP12%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
16GB (7.5GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)47%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
295 PPIvs+432 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.6" inches19%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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ModelPhoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Other model namesLG Phoenix 5 (AT&T), LMK300AMAAG2SVYAT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4G
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandLGSamsung
Release date8/21/20205/30/2014
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.12 x 147.83 millimeters (2.8 x 5.82 in)73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersMIL-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.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)295 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassPanda King GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (7.5GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/5.0"1.12µm
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby528 hours (22 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• LG UX 9.1
• Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
• Picture-taking during video recording
• HAC M3/T4

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Phoenix 5 (K300AM)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)
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