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LG K7 (2017)

LG K7 (2017)

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XOLO Era

XOLO Era

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Category Breakdown

LG K7 (2017)
XOLO Era
Performance
41.633.6
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
21.820.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.329.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.725.4

Summary

  • The LG K7 (2017) and XOLO Era both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
  • In terms of performance, the LG K7 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a slightly faster CPU at 1.1 GHz compared to the XOLO Era's Spreadtrum 7731 at 1.2 GHz, but both have 8GB of RAM.
  • The camera specifications are identical with both offering an 8 MP rear camera, though the LG K7 has a 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the XOLO Era.
  • The LG K7 has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the 2100 mAh in the XOLO Era, which may provide better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the LG K7 runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), while the XOLO Era operates on an older Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), potentially offering a more modern experience with the LG device.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG K7 (2017)
XOLO Era

General

Release Date

2017
2015

Announced

2017
2015

Description

Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
For India

Display

Size

5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Spreadtrum 7731

CPU

Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz

GPU

Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

5 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2500 mAh
2100 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, 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)
143 x 73.2 x 9.4 mm (5.63 x 2.88 x 0.37 in)

Weight

143 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Titan, Brown
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

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
2.1

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