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LG K4 Lite (X230ARV) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)

Side by side comparison between LG K4 Lite vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z X LG K4 Lite (X230ARV) 08Points
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Sony Xperia Z (3G) Compare LG K4 Lite X
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

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K4 Lite (X230ARV)} 8 Advantages LG K4 Lite (X230ARV) vs Xperia Z (3G)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2330 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
196 PPIvs+441 PPI125%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
ModelLG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Xperia Z (3G)
Other model namesLG K4 Lite 2017, LG-X230ARV, LGX230ARVSony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga
Country or region availableArgentina
Argentina
feature not registered
BrandLGSony
Release date5/1/20172/1/2013
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,7,8,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + 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, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-45F1F
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.2 hours14 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• LG UX 5.0
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie
• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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