Category Breakdown
LG K4
LG Tribute 2
Performance
41.447.8
Camera
15.419.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.118.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.143.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.525.5
Summary
- The LG K4 and LG Tribute 2 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the K4 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6735M or Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, while the Tribute 2 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, providing slightly better processing power.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Tribute 2 supports 1080p video recording compared to the K4's 720p.
- The K4 has a 1940 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Tribute 2's 1900 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Build-wise, the K4 is lighter at 120g and has more compact dimensions than the Tribute 2, which weighs 138.9g and is slightly bulkier.
- Both devices run on Android 5.1 Lollipop, offering a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K4
LG Tribute 2
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Versions: K120E (Europe, Single-SIM); K130E (Russia, Dual-SIM); K121 (Canada, Single-SIM)
Also known as LG Tribute Duo, LG LS665 for Boost Mobile
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735M - K120E, K130EQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - K121
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - K120E, K130EQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 - K121
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2 - K120E, K130EAdreno 304 - K121
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.8, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.8
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1940 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1940 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.9 x 66.7 x 8.9 mm (5.19 x 2.63 x 0.35 in)
129.9 x 64.9 x 10.9 mm (5.11 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
Weight
120 g
138.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Indigo
BLue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

