Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB) vs LG K4 2017 (X230YK)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel A3 XL vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2018 8:44 PM, updated: 5/27/2022 7:22 PM

Compare LG K4 (2017) X Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points LG K4 2017 (X230YK) Compare Alcatel A3 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	vs	4 Advantages LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+245 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+6"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)10% Lighter
8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices

1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core

1GB LPDDR3

8GB (3.8GB available) / 8GB (4GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
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Model	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Other model names	Alcatel A3 XL 8GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008D	LG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230YK, LGX230YK
Country or region available	(Europe)	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Alcatel	LG
Release date	3/1/2017	2/1/2017
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)	74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (3.8GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3.2 hours
Standby	feature not registered	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold	• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
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