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Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503) vs LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy 5 vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503) 02Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) Compare Samsung Galaxy 5 X
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)

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!

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503) vs K4 2017 (Dual X230K)} 26 Advantages LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+196 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5"79%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.7 (aperture)vs+f/2.6 (aperture)4%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1200 mAhvs+2500 mAh108%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
ModelGalaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy i5503, Galaxy GT-i5503LG K4 X230K (LG K7 in Philippines), LG-X230K, LGX230K
Country or region availableSouth AfricaEgyptUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)IndiaIndonesiaIran
South Africa, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), India, Indonesia, Iran
ChinaPhilippinesTaiwan
China, Philippines, Taiwan
BrandSamsungLG
Release date8/1/20102/1/2017
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI196 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
RAM memory256MB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (170MB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours3.2 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Social networking integration
• WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5503)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.65W/kg (head)feature not registered
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