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Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) vs LG K50 (X520HM)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S vs LG K50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K50 X Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) 06Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K50 (X520HM)

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Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) vs K50 (X520HM)} 24 Advantages LG K50 (X520HM)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+32GB (18GB available)38%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)13%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels185%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+269 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.26"57%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3500 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 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
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
ModelGalaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)K50 (X520HM)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S1 i9000LG K50 LMX520HM, LM-X520HM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSamsungLG
Release date6/2/20106/1/2019
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V/1.2A
Battery capacity1500 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours17 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)318 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2)
• Java framework
• Colors: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue
• 19:9 display ratio
• LG UX 7
• DTS:X surround sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)LG K50 (X520HM)
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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