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LG K52 vs Samsung Galaxy M21s

What K52 does better (4) and where Galaxy M21s wins (10) — every spec side by side.

LG K52
LG · 2020K52
4.8Score
4 advantages≈ $240
vs
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Samsung · 2020Galaxy M21s
6.2Score
10 advantages≈ $250
Higher score
3.7Display5.0
5.7Camera7.5
2.7Battery6.6
5.0Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

K52Galaxy M21s
76.7 × 1658.475.1 × 159.28.9
K52Galaxy M21sDifference
Height165 mm159.2 mm+5.8 mm
Width76.7 mm75.1 mm+1.6 mm
Thickness8.4 mm8.9 mm−0.5 mm
Weight188 g191 g−3 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is K52 better than Galaxy M21s?

  1. NFCYes · Galaxy M21s: No
  2. Screen size6.6″ vs 6.4″+3%
  3. USB version3.1 vs 2+55%
  4. Thickness8.4 mm vs 8.9 mm+6%

Why is Galaxy M21s better than K52?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+50%
  2. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  3. OLED panelNo · K52: Yes
  4. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  5. Main camera48 MP vs 64 MP+33%
  6. Pixel density266 ppi vs 403 ppi+52%
  7. Selfie camera13 MP vs 32 MP2.5×
  8. Max video1080p vs 4K
  9. Resolution (width)720 px vs 1,080 px+50%
  10. Process12 nm vs 10 nm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

LG K52LG K52≈ $2404.8
Design
Weight188 g191 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.9 mm
Height165 mm159.2 mm
Width76.7 mm75.1 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursWhite, Blue, RedBlue, Black
Display
Screen size6.6″6.4″
PanelIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px2,340 px
Pixel density266 ppi403 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—420 nits
Screen-to-body ratio83.1%84.1%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35Exynos 9611
Chip makerMediaTekExynos
Process12 nm10 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/1.72"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging—15 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.12
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideRear
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)—0.48 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—One UI 2.5
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