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Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i) vs LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Neo L vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i) 07Points
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) Compare Sony Xperia Neo L 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!

Xperia Neo L (MT25i)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i) vs K4 2017 (Dual X230K)} 16 Advantages LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+245 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+f/2.4 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core78%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (300MB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)51%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+2500 mAh67%
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.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
480x854 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+13 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

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
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ModelXperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Other model namesSony Xperia Neo L MT25, Sony MT25iLG K4 X230K (LG K7 in Philippines), LG-X230K, LGX230K
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
ChinaPhilippinesTaiwan
China, Philippines, Taiwan
BrandSonyLG
Release date7/1/20122/1/2017
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)61.1 x 121 millimeters (2.41 x 4.76 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM825564bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB (300MB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)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 / Upload7.2/5.76 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, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 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

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)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

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.2 hours3.2 hours
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.84W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.01W/kg (head)feature not registered
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