Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) vs LG K50S (X540ZMW)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy K Zoom vs LG K50S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/1/2020 9:49 PM, updated: 7/12/2020 10:16 PM

Compare LG K50S X Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

24Points LG K50S (X540ZMW) Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K50S (X540ZMW)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	vs	24 Advantages LG K50S (X540ZMW)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+306 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	259 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP4% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)84% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (18GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+194 grams (6.79 ounces)3% Lighter
16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)102% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
4.8"	vs	+6.5"35% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
2430 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh65% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	K50S (X540ZMW)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L	LG K50s LM-X540ZMW, LMX540ZMW
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	6/1/2014	9/1/2019
Depth	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)	77.5 x 165.8 millimeters (3.05 x 6.53 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 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 K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	259 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T624 MP4	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm115° 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm85°
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2430 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	504 hours (21 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Call control	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: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB • Java framework	• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue • DTS:X 3D surround sound • Eco Playback
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)	feature not registered