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Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) vs LG K4 2017 (X230F)

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

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) 15Points
Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

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18Points LG K4 2017 (X230F) Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X
LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? LG K4 2017 (X230F)

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Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) vs K4 2017 (X230F)} 18 Advantages LG K4 2017 (X230F)
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR3
+49 grams (1.72 ounces)196%
Lighter		vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+424 PPI116%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs196 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.		vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)167%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)57%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+5"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 10 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
270 mAhvs+2500 mAh8 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
7 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+ specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
ModelGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Other model namesκ°€λŸ­μ‹œ μ›ŒμΉ˜ 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815NZKASKC, Samsung GalileoLG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230F, LGX230F
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea		(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSamsungLG
Release date8/1/20182/1/2017
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight49 grams (1.72 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.		Not supported

πŸ“² Display

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
System versionTizen 4.0Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC		8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

πŸ“· Camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/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
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity270 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3.2 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

βž• Other features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
β€’ Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
β€’ Compatible with standard 20mm straps
β€’ Always-on display
β€’ Rotating bezel
β€’ Samsung Pay
β€’ Compatible with KT, LG U+, SKT carriers in Korea		β€’ Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
β€’ Knock Code, Knock On
β€’ Quick Share, Quick Selfie

☒️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.641W/kg (head), 1.67W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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