The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
LG K51, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 233
- against 164
- Audio Features
- DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
LG Q52, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against LPDDR3
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 204 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| 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 | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 92,000 | 103,114 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 744 Best value |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 167 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 204 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79 % | 83.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | MIL-STD-810G | MIL-STD-810G |
Battery
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 266 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 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 bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | 4G, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, GAVDP, GATT, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, GOEP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.97 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | K51 | Q52 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | LM-Q520N |