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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs LG K4 2017 (M160)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) 30Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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!

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs K4 2017 (M160)} 3 Advantages LG K4 2017 (M160)
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+424 PPI116%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)37%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)14%
Lighter
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-SimLG K4 M160 Single-Sim, LG-M160, LGM160
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungLG
Release date1/13/20172/1/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)72.6 x 144.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.7 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX
โ€ข Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
โ€ข Knock Code, Knock On
โ€ข Quick Share, Quick Selfie

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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