LG K8 (2017) vs LG K8 (2018): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG K8 (2017) vs LG K8 (2018). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG K8 (2017)LG K8 (2017)International · 1.5GB · 16GB · M200N
LG K8 (2018)LG K8 (2018)N. America · 2GB · 16GB · X210ULM
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG K8 (2017)
LG K8 (2017)
International · 1.5GB · 16GB · M200N
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LG K8 (2018)
LG K8 (2018)
N. America · 2GB · 16GB · X210ULM
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.2Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
3.2
46 reviews
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3 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG K8 (2017) vs LG K8 (2018)

Specs LG K8 (2017) price compare LG K8 (2017)
International · 1.5GB · 16GB · M200N 		where to buy LG K8 (2018) LG K8 (2018)
N. America · 2GB · 16GB · X210ULM
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 66% useful 64% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.1 mm
144.8 mm
8.1 mm 		73.2 mm
146.3 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 144 g 148 g
Micro SnapD. 425
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 210
Quad-Core
RAM 1.5 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 32.135
v6 		21.000
v?
Battery 2500 mAh 2500 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

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

Brand
Brand LG LG
Aliases -- LM-X210EM, X210EM

Release Date
Release date January 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2018,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market International N. America

Design & Materials

Structure

LG K8 (2017)
LG K8 (2018)
LG K8 (2017)
LG K8 (2018)
Size
72.1 mm • 144.8 mm • 8.1 mm
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73.2 mm • 146.3 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 144 g 148 g
Usable surface 66 % 64 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray
Black

Blue

Gold

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

Others

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

User reviews

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

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

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 308 Qualcomm Adreno 304

RAM
RAM 1.5 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
32.135
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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21.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

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

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 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
  • 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 4.9 Mpx 4.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
5.6
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Quality of nighttime photos
3.3
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Quality of selfies
4.7
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Does it have a powerful flash?
5.4
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Number of reviews
46 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B12 (700)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • 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 Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • 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)
  • 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
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.433 W/Kg on head
1.220 W/Kg on body 		0.763 W/Kg on head
1.430 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.860 W/Kg on head
0.350 W/Kg on body 		0.920 W/Kg on head
1.110 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.5
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Quality of the GPS
5.6
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And the WiFi?
6.6
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Number of reviews
46 reviews
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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?
  • 30%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 2%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
46 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1.2 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 52%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 2%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
46 reviews
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Prices
From $ 154 --
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