LG K8 (2018) vs LG K9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG K8 (2018) vs LG K9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG K8 (2018)LG K8 (2018)N. America · 2GB · 16GB · X210ULM
LG K9LG K9Global · 2GB · 16GB · LMX210EM
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG K8 (2018)
LG K8 (2018)
N. America · 2GB · 16GB · X210ULM
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LG K9
LG K9
Global · 2GB · 16GB · LMX210EM
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.7Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
4.6
17 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG K8 (2018) vs LG K9

Specs where to buy LG K8 (2018) LG K8 (2018)
N. America · 2GB · 16GB · X210ULM 		LG K9 prices LG K9
Global · 2GB · 16GB · LMX210EM
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 64% useful 64% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.2 mm
146.3 mm
8.2 mm 		73.2 mm
146.3 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 148 g 152 g
Micro SnapD. 210
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 210
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 21.000
v? 		21.100
v?
Battery 2500 mAh 2500 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

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

Brand
Brand LG LG
Aliases LM-X210EM, X210EM LM-X210NMW, X210NMW

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
6 years ago 		May 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market N. America Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG K8 (2018)
LG K9
LG K8 (2018)
LG K9
Size
73.2 mm • 146.3 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.2 mm • 146.3 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 148 g 152 g
Usable surface 64 % 64 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

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
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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5.3
Is it comfortable?
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6.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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4.4
Number of reviews
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17 reviews

Performance & Hardware

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

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 304 Qualcomm Adreno 304

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
21.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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21.100
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% 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
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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3.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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2.5
Number of reviews
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17 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
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 5 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
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5.7
Quality of nighttime photos
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2.9
Quality of selfies
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5.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
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6.4
Number of reviews
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17 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B12 (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
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
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.763 W/Kg on head
1.430 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

 0.920 W/Kg on head
1.110 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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6.2
Quality of the GPS
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6.2
And the WiFi?
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6.7
Number of reviews
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17 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?
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  • 47%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 18%
    One day
  • 6%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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17 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.2 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?
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  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 59%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 35%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 59%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 6%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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17 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 119 --