LG K7 (2017)
#5976
Sharp Aquos Crystal
#6566Category Breakdown
LG K7 (2017)
Sharp Aquos Crystal
Performance
41.643.8
Camera
15.419.1
Display
54.419.1
Battery
21.819.7
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
45.337.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.723.2
Summary
- The LG K7 (2017) features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sharp Aquos Crystal also has a 5.0-inch display but with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG K7 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.1 GHz, whereas the Sharp Aquos Crystal uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster quad-core CPU at 1.2 GHz.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Aquos Crystal can record video at 1080p, compared to the K7's 720p.
- The K7 has a larger battery capacity of 2500 mAh compared to the 2040 mAh of the Aquos Crystal.
- Software-wise, the LG K7 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, while the Aquos Crystal operates on the older Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the K7 being lighter and slimmer than the Aquos Crystal, which has a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K7 (2017)
Sharp Aquos Crystal
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
For Sprint, Boost Mobile, Virgin MobileAlso known as Sharp Aquos Crystal 306SH
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
1.2 MP
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
2500 mAh
2040 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
143 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Titan, Brown
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, 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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass