LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) vs Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A25 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6GB
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5000
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What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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14 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
Capacitive |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Model | LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | LG K4 X230K (LG K7 in Philippines), LG-X230K, LGX230K | Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFC |
Country or region available | China, Philippines, Taiwan | (Global, International) |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 2/1/2017 | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in) | 76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x854 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 196 PPI | 396 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 14 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | LG UX 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10) Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 () |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.64µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 3.2 hours | 38 hours (1.6 days) |
Standby | 310 hours (12.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie | • Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |