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LG K4

Specifications

LG K4
LG K4 (K Series)
Processor
Mediatek MT6735 4c/4t 4 x 1 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
1024 MB 
Display
4.50 inch 16:9, 854 x 480 pixel 218 PPI, capacitive, TN TFT, glossy: yes
Storage
8 GB eMMC Flash, 8 GB 
, 3.9 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio, Card Reader: micro-SD max. 32 GB, Sensors: accelerometer, SAR rate (head): 0.604 W/kg, FM radio, WiFi Direct
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.1, GSM (850/900/1800 and 1.900 MHz), UMTS (859/900 and 2100 MHz), LTE Cat. 4 (800/900/1800/2100 and 2600 MHz), LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.9 x 131.9 x 66.6 ( = 0.35 x 5.19 x 2.62 in)
Battery
7.4 Wh, 1940 mAh Lithium-Ion, removeable, Talk time 2G (according to manufacturer): 20 h, Talk time 3G (according to manufacturer): 9 h, Standby 2G (according to manufacturer): 510 h, Standby 3G (according to manufacturer): 500 h
Operating System
Android 5.1 Lollipop
Camera
Primary Camera: 5 MPix (digital 4x zoom, auto focus, LED flash)
Secondary Camera: 2 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: mono, Keyboard: virtual, Keyboard Light: yes, power supply, USB cable, battery, quick start guide, warranty conditions, Google-Apps, LG Smart Keyboard, KnockOn, KnockCode, Easy Home, Quick Memo+, TalkBack, RemoteCall Service, LG Smart World, 24 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
120 g ( = 4.23 oz / 0.26 pounds), Power Supply: 51 g ( = 1.8 oz / 0.11 pounds)
Price
119 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 65.16% - average
Average of 5 scores (from 8 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 12%, features: 33%, display: 75% mobility: 92%, workmanship: 65%, ergonomy: 55%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the LG K4

72.8% LG K4 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
LTE at an entry-level price. LG offers an affordable entry-level smartphone with LTE functionality for 119 Euros (~$133), dubbed K4 LTE. That is, however, its only highlight. The review sample makes a rather outdated impression in all other aspects. Have too many cutbacks been made?
50% LG K4 Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
The biggest barrier for the K4 is that low price however, as handsets like the Motorola Moto E and new Vodafone Smart Prime 7 offer even more phone (4G, a 720p HD display, higher resolution cameras and a partly metal build in the case of the Prime 7) for even less. The LG K4 has its place, but we wouldn't call it a worthwhile purchase in the long run.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 50%

Foreign Reviews

Handliches Einsteiger-Smartphone zum Sparpreis
Source: Notebooksbilliger Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2016
41% Ein neues Smartphone für 99 Euro?
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 41% features: 32% ergonomy: 50%
81% LG K4
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 3/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%
Die koreanischen Günstlinge LG K4 & LG K10
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 04/02/2016
Gutes Smartphone, schlechtes Smartphone
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2016
81% LG K4
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 4/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%
LG K4 Ventajas y Desventajas, Pros y Contras Detallados
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Support 4G; high autonomy; good price / performance ratio; decent cameras. Negative: Poor display; weak hardware; plastic case; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2017

Comment

Model: The LG K4 is an Android smartphone with decent performance targeted at users who are new in the smartphone industry or users who are looking for a secondary smartphone with 4G LTE and dual-SIM capability. The chassis is entirely made from plastic with a slightly textured removable back, which makes it comfortable in the hand. The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop system features a 1 GHz Mediatek MT6735M quad core processor, a Mali-T720MP2 graphic card, 8 GB of internal storage and 1 GB RAM. The storage capacity can be expanded by up to 32 GB with a microSD card. The 4.5-inch IPS LCD features a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and supports touch input. The screen produces decent colors and blacks, while whites are not quite accurate.

In addition, the phone comes with a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, LED flash, touch focus, Geo-tagging and face detection and a 2 MP front camera. The rear camera is capable of recording 720p videos at 30 fps. In addition, the smartphone delivers features such as an accelerometer, proximity sensors and a removable back cover for convenient battery replacement. It has a convenient weight of just 120 g and there are 2 colors available; white and indigo. The 1940 mAh battery can last up to 9 hours.

ARM Mali-T720: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


MT6735: A 64-bit quad-core SoC (4x ARM Cortex-A53) clocked at up to 1.5 GHz and designed for inexpensive tablets and smartphones.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2016-05-12 (Update: 2016-05-12)