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LG Tribute 2 vs LG Tribute 5

2.55 in
5.11 in
LG Tribute 2 Mobile Phone
LG Tribute 2
2.85 in
5.65 in
LG Tribute 5 Mobile Phone
LG Tribute 5
Editiorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
This low-cost Android smartphone targets the budget buyer with its entry-level specs, but the LG Tribute 2 is hardly an upgrade from last year's model. Find out if we recommend the Tribute 2 in this full review.Read more
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3 editorial reviews
LG's latest low-cost smartphone for Boost Mobile is the Tribute 5. The phone competes in a crowded roster of similarly-priced handsets in Boost's lineup and struggles to stand out from the crowd. Here is Phone Scoop's take on this inexpensive Android smartphone.Read more
Virgin Mobile's LG Tribute is inexpensive, but not at all cheap with a high-end design and dependable performanceRead more
The LG Tribute 5 on Boost Mobile is an affordable Android smartphone that feels good in hand, but is held back by heavy bloatware, a low-res display, and limited RAM.Read more
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User rating
41
4.3 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.5 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
59 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 5.1
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.1 GHz
CPU coresQuad-coreQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 306Qualcomm Adreno 304
RAM memory1 GB1 GB

Display

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Screen size4.5 in5.0 in
Panel typeLCDLCD
Resolution854 x 480 px854 x 480 px
TechnologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Pixel density218.0 ppi196.0 ppi
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyesyes
Burst Modeyesyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Panoramayesyes
Smile detectionyesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx5.0 Mpx

Storage

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Internal storage8 GB8 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage32GB32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSDmicroSD

Dimensions

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Height5.11 in5.65 in
Width2.55 in2.85 in
Depth0.43 in0.35 in
Weight4.9 oz4.87 oz

Sensors

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Digital compassyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes

Connectivity

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Dual sim supportyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.1
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB

Cellular

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Data transmissionHSPA+HSPA+
Navigation systemGPSGPS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyesyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyes

Battery

LG Tribute 2LG Tribute 2
LG Tribute 5LG Tribute 5
Replaceable batteryyesyes
Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery capacity1900.0 mAh2125.0 mAh
Standby time254.0 h340.0 h
Talk time16.0 h14.0 h

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