LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) vs OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs OnePlus 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2022 6:53 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 10:36 AM

Compare OnePlus 9 Pro X LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

38Points OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB) Compare LG K4 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3216

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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!

6 Advantages LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	vs	38 Advantages OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 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	+12GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)54 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x854 pixels	vs	+1440x3216 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+526 PPI168% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.7"34% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 50MP + 2MP13 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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	+(front) 16MP2 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) Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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	+4500 mAh80% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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 5Advantage 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

10 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

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

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
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Model	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	LG K4 X230K (LG K7 in Philippines), LG-X230K, LGX230K	OnePlus 9 Pro LE2123 (Global), LE2121 (India), LE2120(China)
Country or region available	China, Philippines, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	OnePlus
Release date	2/1/2017	3/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)	73.6 x 163.2 millimeters (2.9 x 6.43 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 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)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1440x3216 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	526 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	LG UX 5.0	OxygenOS 12 / 13 (Global) ColorOS 12 / 13 (China)
⚙️ Processor
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
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	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (China) UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA Global: (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) India: (41, 78) China: (1, 3, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.477mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3.3x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF 2MP monochrome f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.43" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor
📸 Front camera
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
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)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
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)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
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: Stellar Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)
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