Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) vs LG K31 (K300QM)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M53 vs LG K31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.7"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Model | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | K31 (K300QM) |
Other model names | Galaxy M53 5G SM-M536B/Dual-SIM NFC (8GB RAM) | LG K31 (Unlocked), LMK300QMAUSASV, LM-K300Q |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil | USA |
Brand | Samsung | LG |
Release date | 4/22/2022, Announced: 4/7/2022 | 8/21/2020 |
Depth | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 164.7 millimeters (3.03 x 6.48 in) | 71.12 x 147.83 millimeters (2.8 x 5.82 in) |
Weight | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) | 146 grams (5.11 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 M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED Plus | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1520 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 295 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Panda King Glass |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-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-G68 MC4 (900MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (17GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 40, 41, 66, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/5.0"1.12µm |
Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/5" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 39 hours (1.6 days) | 11 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 528 hours (22 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Blue, Green, Brown | • Colors: Silver • LG UX 9.1 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.77W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body) | 0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.603W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body) | feature not registered |