LG K12+ vs LG K4: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG K12+ vs LG K4. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG K12+LG K12+Brazil · 3GB · 32GB · LM-X420BMW
LG K4LG K4Global · 1GB · 8GB · 4G
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG K12+
LG K12+
Brazil · 3GB · 32GB · LM-X420BMW
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LG K4
LG K4
Global · 1GB · 8GB · 4G
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
5.0
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG K12+ vs LG K4

Specs LG K12+ price comparison LG K12+
Brazil · 3GB · 32GB · LM-X420BMW 		where to buy LG K4 LG K4
Global · 1GB · 8GB · 4G
Inches 5.7" 4.5"
Resolution HD+ LowRes
Usable surface 76% useful 63% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.9 mm
153.0 mm
8.3 mm 		66.7 mm
131.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 150 g 120 g
Micro Helio P22
Octa-Core 		MT6735
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 76.500
v? 		20.100
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 1940 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
5 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand LG LG
Aliases LM-X420BMW, X420BMW LG-K130E, K130E, K4 4G

Release Date
Release date March 2019,
5 years ago 		January 2016,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Brazil Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG K12+
LG K4
LG K12+
LG K4
Size
71.9 mm • 153.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
66.7 mm • 131.9 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 150 g 120 g
Usable surface 76 % 63 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance MIL-STD-810G -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gray
White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 4.5"
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 218 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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5.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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5.0
Is it comfortable?
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7.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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4.1
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio P22 MT6762 MediaTek MT6735M
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GE8320 ARM Mali-T720 MP4

RAM
RAM 3 GB 1 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM --

Antutu
Score
76.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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20.100
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • 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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5.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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4.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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2.5
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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5.1
Quality of nighttime photos
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2.2
Quality of selfies
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3.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
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6.6
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.604 W/Kg on head
1.190 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
0.800 W/Kg on body 		0.810 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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7.4
Quality of the GPS
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6.0
And the WiFi?
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6.9
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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1940 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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  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 20%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 58%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 8%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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15 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 291 --