LG K10 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG K10 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 160 g |
| Released | Feb 2017 | Jun 2017 |
Summary: LG K10 (2017) is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is ahead on battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? LG K10 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.3 inches, 77.4 cm2 (~69.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~71.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, HD (~277 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) |
Platform
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo (India models) | Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.1 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6750 (most models) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (M257 variant) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) for MediaTek; Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 for Snapdragon | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 for MediaTek; Adreno 308 for Snapdragon | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 16GB or 32GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2TB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256 GB |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (J5 Pro variant) |
Main Camera
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/2.2, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF |
Selfie Camera
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | Wide-angle (some variants) | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | Standard charging |
Body
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 148.7 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (5.85 x 2.96 x 0.31 in) | 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 142 g (5.0 oz) / 144 g (5.08 oz) | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | — | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, 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 | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| LG K10 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | December 2016 | June 2017 |
| Status | Released February 2017 | — |
| Released | — | June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG K10 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) — 2,800 mAh for the LG K10 (2017) versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Which is lighter, LG K10 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
LG K10 (2017) — 142 g for the LG K10 (2017) versus 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Which is newer, LG K10 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) — Feb 2017 for the LG K10 (2017) versus Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Is the LG K10 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the LG K10 (2017) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 6/10.
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