LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) vs Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB)
Side by side comparison between LG K4 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A05 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
vs
6.7"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB)
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!
4 Advantages 
21 Advantages | 20 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Model | LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) |
| Other model names | LG K4 X230K (LG K7 in Philippines), LG-X230K, LGX230K | Galaxy A05 4G SM-A055F/Dual-SIM |
| Country or region available |    China, Philippines, Taiwan |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | LG | Samsung |
| Release date | 2/1/2017 | 10/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in) | 78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in) |
| Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 480x854 pixels (16:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 196 PPI | 262 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
| User Interface | LG UX 5.0 | One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 185161 (v10) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 64GB (44GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | 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 | 150/50 Mbps | 300/150 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 | Tri-Band 850/900/1800 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 3.2 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 310 hours (12.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie | • Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| LG K4 2017 (Dual X230K) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 64GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.7W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.41W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |