Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) vs LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E3 vs LG K4 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/13/2018 5:43 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:31 AM

Compare LG K4 Lite X Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

03Points LG K4 Lite (X230ARV) Compare Motorola Moto E3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)

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!

11 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)	vs	3 Advantages LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+294 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR3

8GB (4GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
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Model	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generation	LG K4 Lite 2017, LG-X230ARV, LGX230ARV
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), China, Hong Kong	Argentina
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	8/1/2016	5/1/2017
Depth	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)	74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,7,8,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-45F1F
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3.2 hours
Standby	feature not registered	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
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, White • LED notification	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • LG UX 5.0 • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	LG K4 Lite (X230ARV)
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