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Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) vs LG K5 (Dual X220DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate vs LG K5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K5 X Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) 07Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K5 (Dual X220DS)

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Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) vs K5 (Dual X220DS)} 17 Advantages LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
+16GB (15GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+233 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core114%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+1900 mAh27%
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 supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+7 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
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ModelGalaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Other model namesTelus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ SGH-T959DLG K5 X220ds (Dual-Sim), LG-X220ds
Country or region availableUSA
USA
KazakhstanRussia
Kazakhstan, Russia
BrandSamsungLG
Release date11/1/20103/1/2016
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)71.6 x 145 millimeters (2.82 x 5.71 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6582
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (15GB available)8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours4 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)100 hours (4.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher)
• Java framework
• Colors: Gold, Titan
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• LG KnockCode, KnockOn

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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