Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) vs LG K4 Novo (X230DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi A2 vs LG K4 Novo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2018 9:01 AM, updated: 5/27/2022 7:17 PM

Compare LG K4 Novo X Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG K4 Novo (X230DS) Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2410
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)

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!

28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)159% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (111GB available)27 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+403 PPI106% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+5.99"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/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	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2410 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)14% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi A2 M1804D2SG (128GB + 6GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne	LG K4 2017 Dual-Sim, LG-X230DS, LGX230DS
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	LG
Release date	7/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018	2/1/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)	74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (19:9)	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8) Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5164x3872 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2410 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	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)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Android One • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	LG K4 Novo (X230DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)	feature not registered