Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) vs LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 III vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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10 Common items in both devices |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Proximity sensor |
+3 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Model | Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) |
Other model names | Xperia 5 III XQBQ72/B1/G1/B2/G2 (256GB+8GB RAM) | LG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230F, LGX230F |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan | (Latin America) |
Brand | Sony | LG |
Release date | 6/1/2021, Announced: 4/14/2021 | 2/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68 x 157 millimeters (2.68 x 6.18 in) | 74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Display type | OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.1" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) | 480x854 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 449 PPI | 196 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | LG UX 5.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 708521 (v9) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1) GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 | 8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.3|70mmf/2.8|105mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS4.4x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124ยฐ16mm1/2.6"PDAF | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 2500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 3.2 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 310 hours (12.9 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | โข Colors: Black, Green, Pink โข Dynamic vibration system โข PS4 Remote Play โข DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility | โข Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate โข Knock Code, Knock On โข Quick Share, Quick Selfie |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) | LG K4 2017 (X230F) | |
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 |