LG K5
The LG K5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145 x 71.6 x 8.9 mm (5.71 x 2.82 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 128g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, March. Released 2016, June
Also Known As
Versions: X220(EMEA); X220ds (Russia); X220mb (LATAM)Also known as LG Q6 in Mexico
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
128g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145 x 71.6 x 8.9 mm (5.71 x 2.82 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - X220
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG K5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the LG K5 does not have NFC.
Yes, the LG K5 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the LG K5 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the LG K5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG K5 ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop).
The LG K5 uses microUSB 2.0.
The LG K5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The LG K5 has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
