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LG Optimus 4X HD (P880) vs LG K4 (K121)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 4X HD vs LG K4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 X LG Optimus 4X HD (P880) 13Points
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1940
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)

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Optimus 4X HD (P880)} 13 Advantages LG Optimus 4X HD (P880) vs K4 (K121)} 7 Advantages LG K4 (K121)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3.88GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+312 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+4.7"4%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2150 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1940 mAh
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
133 grams (4.66 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)18%
Lighter
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
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ModelOptimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
Other model namesLG Optimus 4X HD, LG P880, LG X3(Bell, Rogers, Telus) LG K4 K121, LGK121
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanada
Canada
BrandLGLG
Release date6/11/20122/1/2016
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.1 x 132.4 millimeters (2.68 x 5.21 in)66.7 x 131.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 AP30H32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForceQualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB (3.88GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-49JH
Battery capacity2150 mAh1940 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10.9 hours9 hours
Standby686 hours (28.6 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LG Optimus UI 3.0
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: White, Blue
Knock Code

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus 4X HD (P880)LG K4 (K121)
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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