LG K10 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG K10 (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Price | $239 | $60 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 159 g |
| Released | Jan 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: LG K10 (2016) is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is ahead on battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.3 inches, 77.4 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~282 ppi |
Platform
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) or Mediatek MT6753 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (Snapdragon) or Octa-core 1.14 GHz Cortex-A53 (Mediatek) | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 (Snapdragon) or Mali-T720MP3 (Mediatek) | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | 8GB or 16GB | 16GB |
| RAM | 1GB, 1.5GB, or 2GB | 2GB LPDDR3 RAM |
Main Camera
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, AF (LTE model) or 8 MP, AF (3G model) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Specs | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, or 8 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Not specified |
| Specs | — | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 2300 mAh | 3100 mAh |
Body
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (5.75 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) | 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 142 g (5.01 oz) | 159 g (5.61 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Metal frame |
| Colors | — | White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold |
Comms
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| LG K10 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, January | 2016, March |
| Released | 2016, January | 2016, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG K10 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) — 2,300 mAh for the LG K10 (2016) versus 3,100 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016).
Which is lighter, LG K10 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)?
LG K10 (2016) — 142 g for the LG K10 (2016) versus 159 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016).
Which is newer, LG K10 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) — Jan 2016 for the LG K10 (2016) versus Apr 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016).
Is the LG K10 (2016) or the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the LG K10 (2016) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) 6/10.
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