LG K4 2017 (M160) vs LG Magna (4G H520G)

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

4/21/2017 10:26 PM, updated: 5/27/2022 7:22 PM

Compare LG Magna X LG K4 2017 (M160) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

09Points LG Magna (4G H520G) Compare LG K4 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Magna (4G H520G)

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 (M160)	vs	9 Advantages LG Magna (4G H520G)
+8GB (4GB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3.5GB available)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)28% Thinner	vs	10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+294 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)8% 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 supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+2540 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

25 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR3

Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG K4 2017 (M160)	Magna (4G H520G)
Other model names	LG K4 M160 Single-Sim, LG-M160, LGM160	LG Magna H520G, LGH520G, LG C90
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Latin America), Chile, Honduras, Panama
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	2/1/2017	4/1/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 144.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.7 in)	69.9 x 139.8 millimeters (2.75 x 5.5 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	LG UX 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6732 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	ARM Mali-T760
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (3.5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)	LTE Cat4 700/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,28)
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	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 K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	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
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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + 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, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
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: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie	• Colors: Titan, White • LG Optimus UI 4.1 • Knock Code, Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K4 2017 (M160)	LG Magna (4G H520G)
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