LG G Flex (D956) vs LG X Power (K212)

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Side by side comparison between LG G Flex vs LG X Power phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/27/2017 10:43 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:13 AM

Compare LG X Power X LG G Flex (D956) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points LG X Power (K212) Compare LG G Flex X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G Flex (D956)

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12 Advantages LG G Flex (D956)	vs	8 Advantages LG X Power (K212)
+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core74% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+32GB (25GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+6"13% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)27% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
245 PPI	vs	+277 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3500 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Other model names	LG G Flex D956 LTE, LG Flex, LG D956 for Brazil	Comcast Xfinity LG X power, LG-K212, LGK212, LG X3
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	2/1/2014	9/1/2016, Announced: 8/1/2016
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.6 x 160.5 millimeters (3.21 x 6.32 in)	74.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.95 x 5.86 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	277 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 (MSM8909v2) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 304 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	CDMA2000 UMTS 850/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 2600	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,25)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (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
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
USB	MicroUSB 3.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	700 hours (29.2 days)	900 hours (37.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Titan silver • Curved body and display • Self-healing back panel coating • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement Java framework	• Colors: Black • LED notification
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G Flex (D956)	LG X Power (K212)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.36W/kg (head), 0.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered