LG K4 2017 (X230F) vs Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy M53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1080x2400
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32mp
6GB
RAM
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Octa-core
5000
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(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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!
3 Advantages 
30 Advantages | 16 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +9 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | LG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230F, LGX230F | Galaxy M53 5G SM-M536B/Dual-SIM NFC (6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  (Latin America) |  (Latin America), Chile |
| Brand | LG | Samsung |
| Release date | 2/1/2017 | 4/22/2022, Announced: 4/7/2022 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in) | 77 x 164.7 millimeters (3.03 x 6.48 in) |
| Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 480x854 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 196 PPI | 393 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | LG UX 5.0 | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (900MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1700/1900 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28) | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 40, 41, 66, 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 | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/1.8 (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 | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
| 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 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 3.2 hours | 39 hours (1.6 days) |
| Standby | 310 hours (12.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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: Blue, Green, Brown |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| LG K4 2017 (X230F) | Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.77W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.603W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body) |