Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB) vs LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A01 Core vs LG K12 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/26/2020 2:10 PM, updated: 7/16/2022 6:30 AM

Compare LG K12 Prime X Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) Compare Samsung Galaxy A01 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	vs	20 Advantages LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+311 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1480 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
5.3"	vs	+6.26"18% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP187% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP164% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh17% 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
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 supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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Model	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Other model names	Galaxy A01 Core SM-A013G/Dual-SIM (2GB RAM)	LG K12 Prime LMX525BAW, LM-X525BAW
Country or region available	Myanmar, Thailand	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	8/6/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020	5/13/2019
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.66 x 5.58 in)	77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	311 PPI	269 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	Android Go edition One UI 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 60408 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12um13mm120° 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	150 hours (6.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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: Black, Blue, Red	• Colors: Aurora black, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.638W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered