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LG K4 (K121) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between LG K4 vs Samsung Wave 3 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)

vs
04Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare LG K4 X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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)} 14 Advantages LG K4 (K121) vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 4 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+8GB (3.88GB available)29%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (3GB available)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+4.5"13%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+1940 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+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, Flash player
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
218 PPIvs+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
 
ModelLG K4 (K121)Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model names(Bell, Rogers, Telus) LG K4 K121, LGK121Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSamsung
Release date2/1/201610/1/2011
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)66.7 x 131.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopBada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3384MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (3.88GB available)4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 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)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-49JH
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity1940 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy9 hours8.7 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Blue
• Knock Code
• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K4 (K121)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.83W/kg (head)
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