Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M) vs LG Magna (4G H520G)

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

12/30/2016 11:10 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:22 PM

Compare LG Magna X Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

06Points LG Magna (4G H520G) Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)

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7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	vs	6 Advantages LG Magna (4G H520G)
+8GB (5GB available)43% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3.5GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)18% Thinner	vs	10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+2600 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2540 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
156 grams (5.46 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)8% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+294 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer

31 Common items in both devices

1GB / 1GB LPDDR3

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	Magna (4G H520G)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime (4G LTE), Samsung Fortuna	LG Magna H520G, LGH520G, LG C90
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay	(Latin America), Chile, Honduras, Panama
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	10/1/2014	4/1/2015
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)	69.9 x 139.8 millimeters (2.75 x 5.5 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 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
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6732 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T760
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (3.5GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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	Dual-Band 850/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 5)	LTE Cat4 700/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,28)
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	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
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	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
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Samsung KIES • Java framework	• Colors: Titan, White • LG Optimus UI 4.1 • Knock Code, Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530M)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.309W/kg (head), 0.307W/kg (body)	feature not registered