LG Optimus L5 II vs Samsung Galaxy Core Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus L5 II and the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Price | $1,044 | $4,541 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 3/10 |
| Battery | 1,700 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 103 g | 132 g |
| Released | Apr 2013 | Oct 2013 |
Summary: LG Optimus L5 II is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Core Plus is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Core Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG Optimus L5 II is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.3 inches (~61.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels (~217 ppi density) |
| Pixel density | ~233 ppi | — |
Platform
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6575 | Broadcom BCM21664 |
| CPU | 1 GHz Cortex-A9 (single-core) | 1.2 GHz dual-core |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX531 | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
Memory
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 4 GB (1.4 GB user available), 512 MB RAM | 4GB eMMC, 768MB RAM (some variants had 512MB RAM) |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 480p | 720p@15fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Single | No | 0.3 MP (VGA) |
| Video | — | Yes |
Battery
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G) | Up to 320 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 9 h (3G) | Up to 9 h (3G) |
Body
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Dimensions | 117.5 x 62.2 x 9.2 mm (4.63 x 2.45 x 0.36 in) | 129.7 x 66 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.60 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 103 g (3.63 oz) | 132 g (4.66 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Regular-SIM) or Dual SIM (E455 variant) | Single SIM or Dual SIM (Regular/Mini-SIM) |
Comms
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP | 3.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes (model E460) | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio with RDS | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS |
Launch
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, February | 2013, October |
| Released | 2013, April | — |
| Status | — | Released 2013, October |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus L5 II or Samsung Galaxy Core Plus?
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus — 1,700 mAh for the LG Optimus L5 II versus 1,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus L5 II or Samsung Galaxy Core Plus?
LG Optimus L5 II — 103 g for the LG Optimus L5 II versus 132 g for the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus.
Which is newer, LG Optimus L5 II or Samsung Galaxy Core Plus?
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus — Apr 2013 for the LG Optimus L5 II versus Oct 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus.
Is the LG Optimus L5 II or the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus L5 II 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus 3/10.
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