LG G5 vs LG K20 plus
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG G5
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LG K20 plus
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
LG G5
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
LG G5
Better display
LG G5
Lighter body
LG K20 plus
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2560 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 720 |
| PPI | 554 | 277 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (T-Mobile) |
| Screen-to-body | 70.1 | 69.3 |
Platform
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 308 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Wide | 16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2800 | 2700 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 400 h (3G) | Up to 300 h |
| talk time | Up to 20 h (3G) | Up to 31 h |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 149.4 | 148.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 159 | 140 |
| Width (mm) | 73.9 | 75.2 |
Launch
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, February 21. Released 2016, April 01 | 2016, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2016, December |
Network
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - H850 | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900 - T-Mobile & MetroPCS |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - H850 | 2, 4, 5, 12 - T-Mobile & MetroPCS |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat9 (3CA) 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, S-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG G5 | LG K20 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG G5 and LG K20 plus are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
LG G5 packs a 2800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
LG G5 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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