- Analysis by KJ David
Even though it seems like an improved version of the original K50, the LG K50S is still a middle-class smartphone, at least insofar as its technical pros and cons are concerned. The biggest difference between the K50S and its 6.3-inch base model is that it comes with a larger 6.5-inch 19.5:9 display 
, which levels with those of some popular wide-screen smartphones listed here on Phonerated. Note, though, that it still suffers from a 1520 x 720 HD+ definition 
that was not quite on par with upmarket Android standards as of this specs-based review -- we expected at least a 1080p sharpness, given its raw screen real estate.
Also among the K50S's cons are a bunch of middling hardware components, including a 2GHz-only eight-core processor that poses no threat to the engines powering some of the fastest models in town, a modest (by 2019 standards) 3GB RAM, and no more than 32GB of native memory . Having said that, the latter is accompanied by a monstrous 2TB external memory ceiling .
This K-series edition is equipped with a respectable triple camera consisting of a 13-megapixel main lens, a 5-megapixel Super Wide lens that enables a viewing angle of up to 115 degrees, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor tailored to portrait photography. It comes with phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), which it shares with many photography-first smartphones. Also joining in is a 13-megapixel selfie cam, which we find acceptable, coming from a 2019-released mid-ender.
Adding to its list of pros is a MIL-STD-810G-compliant housing , giving it native resistance to high or low temperatures, extreme altitudes, and vibrations. On the entertainment front, it delivers the DTS:X 3D Surround Sound technology , while a passable 4000mAh battery takes charge of its power supply.
Summing up, taking into account its mishmash of pros and cons, the K50S seems to be a fitting choice for mid-end Android shoppers who put a premium on screen space and photography.
On-paper Star rating: 
It's disappointing that we could not find its weight information.
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It is trumpeted as a rugged phone (more sturdy, better water-resistance, etc).
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Its processor speed of 2GHz combined with 8 cores is part of the fastest.
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The screen is larger than usual, making it a phablet: 6.5 inches and a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels means about 16.32 square inches and an image quality of at least 258.94 dots per inch (DPI)!
It includes an advanced built-in camera (13-megapixel (combined with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel Super Wide lens)) with the following options: Portrait Mode.
The 13-megapixel selfie cam offers an above-average resolution.
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