• 5" (854x480) IPS LCD
  • 1GB
    MT6582 SoC
    8GB Storage
  • 5-MP, f/2.8 1 Rear Camera
  • 1900 mAh

The LG K5 phone has a 5-inch (854x480) IPS LCD screen, a 5MP main camera and a 2MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 1900 mAh and the main processor is a MT6582 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductLG K5 (Launched 2016-03-01)
Display5" 854x480 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP f/2.8 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2-MP
Computing
  • MT6582 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB Storage
  • MicroSD (32GB max.)
Battery1900 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 128g (4.5oz), 145x71.6x8.9 mm (5.71 x 2.82 x 0.35 inches)
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio66.4%
Resolution854x480
Sharpness (PPI)196 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel5-MP
Aperturef/2.8
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)1900 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Computing
Processor BrandMediatek
Processor NameMT6582
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.3 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options8GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size32GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.1.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
Connector TypeMicro USB
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • XVID
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • Proximity

LG K5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the LG K5 was retailing at around $-1 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our information indicates that the LG K5 is NOT water-resistant an has no IP-Rating certification.
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No, the LG K5 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it could be different in Asia. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the LG K5 854x480 resolution is not 4K.
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No, the LG K5 is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
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No, the LG K5 does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the LG K5 is a 4G-LTE device that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the LG K5 does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the LG K5 does not have a USB-C connector.
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Yes, the LG K5 has a removable battery.

LG K5 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J1LG K5Samsung Galaxy J5LG G210000125001500017500200002250025000275003000032500

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
XOLO PrimeLG K5Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy J1LG G22.557.51012.51517.52022.5

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
XOLO PrimeSamsung Galaxy J1LG K5LG K4LG K8Motorola Moto CSamsung Galaxy J5LG G2Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro1500162517501875200021252250237525002625275028753000