LG L Fino vs Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG L Fino and the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,900 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 145 g | 130 g |
| Released | Aug 2014 | Nov 2014 |
Summary: LG L Fino is ahead on our rating, main camera. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is ahead on battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT / PLS TFT |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel density | ~207 ppi | — |
Platform
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3 | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) or Spreadtrum SC8830 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | Adreno 306 or Mali 400MP |
Memory
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Card slot | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 4GB storage, 1GB RAM (approximately 1.4GB usable storage) | 8 GB |
| RAM | — | 1 GB |
Main Camera
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | Geo-tagging, Gesture Shot, Touch & Shoot | LED flash |
| Video | 800x480 pixels resolution | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Single | 0.3 MP (VGA) | 2 MP |
| Features | Front Camera Light | — |
| Video | 640x480 pixels resolution | — |
Battery
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | — | 2000 mAh |
Body
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 127.5 x 67.9 x 11.9 mm (5.02 x 2.67 x 0.47 in) | 130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) | 130 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM or Dual SIM (variant dependent) |
| Materials | Plastic body, removable back cover | — |
Comms
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 (some sources state 4.1) | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| LG L Fino | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Announced | August 2014 | November 2014 |
| Status | Released 2014, August/September | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG L Fino or Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime — 1,900 mAh for the LG L Fino versus 2,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Which is lighter, LG L Fino or Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime — 145 g for the LG L Fino versus 130 g for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Which is newer, LG L Fino or Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime — Aug 2014 for the LG L Fino versus Nov 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Is the LG L Fino or the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime rated higher?
We rate the LG L Fino 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime 4/10.
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