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Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB) vs LG K4 2017 (M160)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB) 31Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB)

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Moto Z3 (128GB)} 31 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB) vs K4 2017 (M160)} 3 Advantages LG K4 2017 (M160)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)28 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)17%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+402 PPI105%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+6.01"20%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)30%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)13%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+7 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
ModelMoto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 (128GB + 6GB RAM)LG K4 M160 Single-Sim, LG-M160, LGM160
Country or region availableChina
China
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date8/16/20182/1/2017
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)72.6 x 144.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.7 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.01" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Ceramic Black
โ€ข Aluminum body (6000 series)
โ€ข Corning Gorilla Glass 3 back panel
โ€ข Moto mods (modular)
โ€ข Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
โ€ข Knock Code, Knock On
โ€ข Quick Share, Quick Selfie

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 (128GB)LG K4 2017 (M160)
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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