LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2021 4:01 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 7:02 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 8 Flip X LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

35Points Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB) Compare LG K4 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

64mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)

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!

5 Advantages LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	vs	35 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)26 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+395 PPI102% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.67"33% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 8MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(triple front camera) 64MP + 12MP + 8MP16 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
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Model	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Other model names	LG K4 X230K (LG K7 in Philippines), LG-X230K, LGX230K	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS672KS)
Country or region available	China, Philippines, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Asus
Release date	2/1/2017	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~105.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	LG UX 5.0	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 675851 (v8), 797848(v9) Geekbench: 3673 (v5.1) GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.480mmPDAF3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	8K UHD (7680x4320)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
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)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3.2 hours	feature not registered
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
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: Galactic Black, Glacier Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
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