The refreshed LG K4 (2017) is a smartphone built with budget buyers and entry level users in focus. It comes with a 5-inch display, a quad-core Qualcomm processor, and decent battery.
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LG K4 (2017) Key Specs & Features
- 5.0-inch IPS Display, 480 x 854 pixels (195ppi)
- 1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 CPU with 1GB RAM
- Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- 8GB or 16GB Storage, up to memory card 32GB
- 5MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- 2500 mAh Li-ion Removable Battery
Design and Display
One cannot say the LG K4 (2017) looks tatty for the price. The design is sleek and attractive. The bezels are not overly too thick. At 7.9 mm, this phone flaunts a somewhat svelte profile. LG K4 (2017) comes in black and titan colour variants.
It is a good thing that the phone offers you standard display size of 5 inches, when measured diagonally. The only issue you are likely going to have here is that screen resolution is 480 x 854 pixels. You are looking at pixel density less than 200 ppi. But there is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on offer.
Camera and Storage
LG provides you with a pair of 5 megapixel snappers for regular shots and selfies. The primary camera has an aperture size of f/2.6 and features LED flash, autofocus and HDR mode. Both shot taking units can record HD (720p) quality videos.
The LG K4 (2017) offers internal storage with a capacity of 8 GB or 16 GB, depending on model. There is also a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding space by another 32 GB.
Performance and OS
Under the hood, the LG K4 (2017) has a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset. The Cortex-A7 CPU has its speeds clocked at just 1.1 GHz. It gets support from an Adreno 304 GPU and measly 1 GB of RAM.
Performance is unlikely to be breathtaking with this setup. Decent user experience on the Google platform looks to be on offer with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in the mix.
Other Specs and Features
The LG K4 (2017) ships with a 2500mAh Li-ion battery, which you will be able to remove. It offers support for super fast 4G LTE data networks. There is also report that it gives you a fingerprint scanner as well.
LG K4 (2017) is available in both single SIM and dual SIM variants. Connectivity features also include Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB 2.0 and Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct functionality.
Pricing and availability
LG K4 (2017) is not yet available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. When available, LG K4 (2017) Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 30,000 Naira to 45,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
LG K4 (2017) Specs
Here are a few specs of the LG K4 (2017):
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- Processor: 1.1GHz quad-core Processor (Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210)
- GPU: Adreno 304
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Titan
- Dimension: 144.7 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 138 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch IPS Display, 480 x 854 pixels (195ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 5 MP Camera, 720p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED Flash, HDR, Geo-tagging, Face Detection
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, 720p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 8GB or 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 32GB Storage
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes (with RDS)
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: No
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2500 mAh Li-ion Battery (Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
