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LG K4 Novo (2017) review

Android OS v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Mediatek MT6737M
Mali-T720 MP2
1 GB / 8 GB
5 inches (480 x 854 px)
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus

LG announced the launch of the K4 Novo smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the LG K4 Novo phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6737M chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.

The LG K4 Novo comes with Android OS v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2410 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (480 x 854 px).

LG K4 Novo specifications

BrandLG
NameK4 Novo
ModelLG-X230DS
Release date2017

Body

The weight of LG K4 Novo is about 5.11 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this LG phone are average (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 inches).

Weight5.11 oz
Dimensions5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 inches
Colorsbrown, gray
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The LG K4 Novo comes with Android OS v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
SoCMediatek MT6737M
CPUQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720 MP2

Display

The size of K4 Novo screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of LG K4 Novo with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5 inches
Resolution480 x 854 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of LG K4 Novo (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the K4 Novo is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera5 MP
Main camera8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The LG K4 Novo supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The K4 Novo phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.1, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 2410 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of K4 Novo is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 2410 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This LG phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of LG K4 Novo phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, light, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass 3, Dual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the LG K4 Novo, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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LG K4 Novo / LG-X230DS

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