LG K4 Lite (X230FV) vs LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)

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Side by side comparison between LG K4 Lite vs LG V50 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 5:52 AM, updated: 4/29/2020 11:18 PM

Compare LG V50 ThinQ X LG K4 Lite (X230FV) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

39Points LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) Compare LG K4 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)

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4 Advantages LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	vs	39 Advantages LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+537 PPI174% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.4"28% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)73% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 5MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times 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
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
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Model	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Other model names	LG K4 Lite 2017, LG-X230FV, LGX230FV	LG V50 ThinQ 5G LMV500N, LM-V500N, LG V50 Dual Screen
Country or region available	(Latin America), Colombia, Peru	South Korea
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	5/1/2017	5/10/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)	76.1 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1440x3120 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/75 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 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,7,8,28)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	NSA (Bands 41, 260, 261)
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 5MP wide f/2.21/5"21mm1.12µm
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
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 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-45F1F	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	3.2 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Blue, Gold • LG UX 5.0 • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie	• Colors: Aurora Black • LG UX 8.0 • Always-on display • Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • DTS: X surround sound • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 3.0 • USB Power Delivery 2.0 • DMB TV (Korea)
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K4 Lite (X230FV)	LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered