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LG K4 (K121) vs Nokia XL

Side by side comparison between LG K4 vs Nokia XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1940
mAh

(Removable)

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5"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K4 (K121)

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 (K121)} 12 Advantages LG K4 (K121) vs XL} 4 Advantages Nokia XL
+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+8GB (3.88GB available)94%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)68%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)22%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+218 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs187 PPI
+HD (1280x720)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
1940 mAhvs+2000 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

27 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
 
ModelLG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
Other model names(Bell, Rogers, Telus) LG K4 K121, LGK121Nokia XL Dual-Sim RM-1030, Nokia XL RM-1042, Nokia Normandy
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGNokia
Release date2/1/20165/1/2014, Announced: 2/24/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)66.7 x 131.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)77.7 x 141.4 millimeters (3.06 x 5.57 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 PPI187 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredNokia X 1.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (3.88GB available)4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1700/1900UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (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 (K121)Nokia XL
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
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 hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-49JH
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BN-02
Battery capacity1940 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy9 hours13 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: White, Blue
• Knock Code
• Colors: Black, White, Bright green, Bright red, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia ClearBlack
• Nokia Here Maps
• Skype
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K4 (K121)Nokia XL
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.67W/kg (head)
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