LG K8 2017 (X240YK) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
Side by side comparison between LG K8 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
16GB (9GB available) |
eMMC 5.0 |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
5" |
(back) 13MP |
LED flash |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Model | LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) |
Other model names | LG K8 2017 Single-Sim, LGX240YK, LG-X240YK, LG PP2 | Galaxy S4 i9500 3G, Samsung Altius |
Country or region available | Australia, New Zealand | (Global, International) |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 3/1/2017 | 4/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013 |
Depth | 8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in) | 69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in) |
Weight | 148 grams (5.18 ounces) | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 5.0.1 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | TouchWiz UI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz | PowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 42/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
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 | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.14µm pixel |
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 only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/5" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
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 | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 2500 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 3.2 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | 310 hours (12.9 days) | 350 hours (14.6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie | • Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG K8 2017 (X240YK) | Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.85W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.421W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body) |