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LG K4 2017 (M160E) vs LG Spirit 4G (MS870)

Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs LG Spirit 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Spirit 4G X LG K4 2017 (M160E) 13Points
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points LG Spirit 4G (MS870) Compare LG K4 (2017) X
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K4 2017 (M160E)

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K4 2017 (M160E)} 13 Advantages LG K4 2017 (M160E) vs Spirit 4G (MS870)} 8 Advantages LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2500 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2150 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)13%
Lighter
480x854 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
196 PPIvs+245 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices
8GB (4GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
 
ModelLG K4 2017 (M160E)Spirit 4G (MS870)
Other model namesLG K4 M160E Single-Sim, LG-M160E, LGM160EMetroPCS LG Spirit MS870, LG Spirit LTE MS870, LG MS870
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date2/1/201712/21/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 144.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.7 in)66 x 129 millimeters (2.6 x 5.08 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceLG UX 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Lite MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (3, 7, 20)LTE 1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)feature not registered
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 detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-53QH
Battery capacity2500 mAh2150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie
• Colors: Black on gray
• QuickMemo
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K4 2017 (M160E)LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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