The verdict
Your pick: LG K50S, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 6.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
LG K50S, if you care about…
- Weight
- 194 g
- against 203 g
LG Q51, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 78,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | White, Titanium |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 194 g Best value | 203 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.1 % | 82.7 % Best value |
| Resistance Features | MIL-STD-810G, IP68 | MIL-STD-810G |
Battery
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 259 ppi | 259 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | K50S | Q51 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LMX540HM, LM-X540, LM-X540BMW, LMX540BMW | LM-Q510N |
