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LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M4 Aqua X LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) 04Points
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
17Points Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB) Compare LG K4 (2017) X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)

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!

K4 2017 (Dual X230K)} 4 Advantages LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) vs Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+2500 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)7%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11%
Thinner
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
196 PPIvs+294 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)30%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 5MP
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
ModelLG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Other model namesLG K4 X230K (LG K7 in Philippines), LG-X230K, LGX230KSony Xperia M4 Aqua LTE E2306 Single Sim, Sony Tulip
Country or region availableChinaPhilippinesTaiwan
China, Philippines, Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandLGSony
Release date2/1/20176/1/2015
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceLG UX 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.2 hours13.3 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)685 hours (28.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie
• Colors: Black, White, Coral, Silver
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• 3D Surround Sound
• ANT+
• Miracast
• WiFi direct
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof up to 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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