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LG K4 Novo (X230DS) vs LG K8 (K350Y)

Side by side comparison between LG K4 Novo vs LG K8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8 X LG K4 Novo (X230DS) 05Points
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2410
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 (K350Y)

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K4 Novo (X230DS)} 5 Advantages LG K4 Novo (X230DS) vs K8 (K350Y)} 11 Advantages LG K8 (K350Y)
+8GB (4GB available)14%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3.5GB available)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+2410 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2125 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)4%
Lighter
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
196 PPIvs+294 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
5"
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
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ModelLG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
Other model namesLG K4 2017 Dual-Sim, LG-X230DS, LGX230DSLG K8 K350Y (4G) 8GB, LG K350Y, LGK350Y, LG M1V
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
BrandLGLG
Release date2/1/20172/15/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)71.37 x 144.53 millimeters (2.81 x 5.69 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceLG UX 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzARM Mali-T720 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (3.5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (3, 7, 28)LTE Cat4 900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 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 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, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + 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, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2410 mAh2125 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.2 hours9 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)370 hours (15.4 days)

➕ Other features

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
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: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie
• Colors: Black/blue, White
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• Flash Selfie
• Knock Code

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K4 Novo (X230DS)LG K8 (K350Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.523W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)
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