LG K4 (2017) vs LG K8 (2017): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG K4 (2017) vs LG K8 (2017). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG K4 (2017)LG K4 (2017)Global · 1GB · 8GB · LGM160
LG K8 (2017)LG K8 (2017)International · 1.5GB · 16GB · M200N
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Basics
LG K4 (2017)
LG K4 (2017)
Global · 1GB · 8GB · LGM160
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LG K8 (2017)
LG K8 (2017)
International · 1.5GB · 16GB · M200N
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.7Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.2 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
3.1
37 reviews
3.2
46 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG K4 (2017) vs LG K8 (2017)

Specs stores to buy LG K4 (2017) LG K4 (2017)
Global · 1GB · 8GB · LGM160 		LG K8 (2017) price compare LG K8 (2017)
International · 1.5GB · 16GB · M200N
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 65% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.6 mm
144.8 mm
7.9 mm 		72.1 mm
144.8 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 138 g 144 g
Micro SnapD. 210
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 17.000
v? 		32.135
v6
Battery 2500 mAh 2500 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.6

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand LG LG
Aliases LGM160 --

Release Date
Release date December 2016,
7 years ago 		January 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

LG K4 (2017)
LG K8 (2017)
LG K4 (2017)
LG K8 (2017)
Size
72.6 mm • 144.8 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.1 mm • 144.8 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 138 g 144 g
Usable surface 65 % 66 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Gray
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 854 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 196 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 320 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.1
5.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.3
6.3
Is it comfortable?
6.2
7.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
4.0
5.0
Number of reviews
37 reviews
46 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.1 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 304 Qualcomm Adreno 308

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
17.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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32.135
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
4.4
5.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
2.4
3.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
1.0
2.0
Number of reviews
37 reviews
46 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.6 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.11 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 4.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
3.9
5.6
Quality of nighttime photos
2.2
3.3
Quality of selfies
3.0
4.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
5.0
5.4
Number of reviews
37 reviews
46 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.556 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		0.433 W/Kg on head
1.220 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.910 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body 		0.860 W/Kg on head
0.350 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.0
6.5
Quality of the GPS
5.2
5.6
And the WiFi?
5.8
6.6
Number of reviews
37 reviews
46 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
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2500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 24%
    Less than half day
  • 46%
    Less than a day
  • 22%
    One day
  • 8%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 30%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 2%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
37 reviews
46 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 16%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 49%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 56%
    Never
  • 19%
    Once a year
  • 14%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
  • 52%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 2%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
37 reviews
46 reviews
Prices
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