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Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) vs LG K4 2017 (X230F)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) 32Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)

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!

Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)} 32 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) vs K4 2017 (X230F)} 5 Advantages LG K4 2017 (X230F)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR57 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+256GB (221GB available)54 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+395 PPI102%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+6.67"33%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)44%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP3 times
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 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 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
+BarometerAdvantage
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
+4500 mAh80%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
220 grams (7.7 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)52%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)22%
Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
ModelBlack Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Other model namesBlack Shark 4S Pro (256GB+8GB RAM), 黑鲨4S ProLG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230F, LGX230F
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandXiaomiLG
Release date10/16/2021, Announced: 10/13/20212/1/2017
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.21 x 163.69 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight220 grams (7.7 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate144Hz60Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
System versionAndroid 11Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceJoy UI 12 / 13LG UX 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz 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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR51GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (221GB available)
UFS 3.1
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)Not 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-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4AF
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.97" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3.2 hours
Standbyfeature not registered310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers
• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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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