LG Optimus F5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus F5 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $59 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,150 mAh | 1,900 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 131 g | 107 g |
| Released | May 2013 | Jul 2013 |
Summary: LG Optimus F5 is ahead on our rating, battery. Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm2 (~62.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density) | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) |
| Protection | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
Platform
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | Adreno 305 |
Memory
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM | 8GB (approximately 5GB user available) |
| RAM | — | 1.5GB |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 8 MP, f/2.6, AF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP | 1.9 MP |
| Video | 720p | — |
Battery
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2150 mAh, removable | Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G) | — |
Body
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Dimensions | 126 x 64.5 x 9.3 mm (4.96 x 2.54 x 0.37 in) | 124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 131 g (4.62 oz) | 107 g (3.77 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Micro-SIM (Single SIM or Dual SIM variants) |
| Build | — | Polycarbonate body |
Comms
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (LTE variant GT-I9195) |
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| LG Optimus F5 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, February | 2013, May 31 |
| Released | 2013, May | — |
| Status | — | Released 2013, July |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus F5 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?
LG Optimus F5 — 2,150 mAh for the LG Optimus F5 versus 1,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus F5 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini — 131 g for the LG Optimus F5 versus 107 g for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Which is newer, LG Optimus F5 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini — May 2013 for the LG Optimus F5 versus Jul 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Is the LG Optimus F5 or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus F5 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini 6/10.
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