HTC Desire 12s vs LG K4 (2017): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC Desire 12s vs LG K4 (2017). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC Desire 12sHTC Desire 12sGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
LG K4 (2017)LG K4 (2017)Global · 1GB · 8GB · LGM160
Technical data sheets

Basics
HTC Desire 12s
HTC Desire 12s
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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LG K4 (2017)
LG K4 (2017)
Global · 1GB · 8GB · LGM160
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.8Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
--
No user reviews
3.1
37 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC Desire 12s vs LG K4 (2017)

Specs stores to buy HTC Desire 12s HTC Desire 12s
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy LG K4 (2017) LG K4 (2017)
Global · 1GB · 8GB · LGM160
Inches 5.7" 5"
Resolution HD+ LowRes
Usable surface 74% useful 65% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.7 mm
154.2 mm
8.3 mm 		72.6 mm
144.8 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 150 g 138 g
Micro SnapD. 435
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 210
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 43.590
v? 		17.000
v?
Battery 3075 mAh 2500 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.6

Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand HTC LG
Aliases -- LGM160

Release Date
Release date December 2018,
5 years ago 		December 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC Desire 12s
LG K4 (2017)
HTC Desire 12s
LG K4 (2017)
Size
72.7 mm • 154.2 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 144.8 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 150 g 138 g
Usable surface 74 % 65 %
Materials - Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Silver

Red
Black

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px 		LowRes
480 x 854 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 196 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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5.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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5.3
Is it comfortable?
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6.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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4.0
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.1 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 304

RAM
RAM 3 GB 1 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM --

Antutu
Score
43.590
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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17.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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4.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
2.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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1.0
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.6
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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3.9
Quality of nighttime photos
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2.2
Quality of selfies
--
3.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
5.0
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.556 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.910 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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6.0
Quality of the GPS
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5.2
And the WiFi?
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5.8
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3075 mAh
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2500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 24%
    Less than half day
  • 46%
    Less than a day
  • 22%
    One day
  • 8%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 56%
    Never
  • 19%
    Once a year
  • 14%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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37 reviews
Prices
From $ 426 --
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