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LG K8 (2018)#3886

Released: 2018

LG K8 (2018)

Overall Score

37.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3886)37.8
Performance(#5108)52.7
Camera(#8589)18.7
Display(#3131)67.7
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#1726)71.8
Connectivity(#4161)50.5
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The LG K8 (2018) features a compact design with dimensions of 146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm and weighs 152g, utilizing a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back.
  • Its 5.0-inch S-IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, but lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is powered by either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 or 425 chipset, with a quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • The camera setup is minimal, with a rear camera capable of recording 720p or 1080p video, but lacks a dedicated selfie camera.
  • The battery capacity stands at 2500mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • The device runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, providing a straightforward user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • Available colors are Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, and Terra Gold.
  • The phone does not feature stereo speakers but includes a standard headphone jack.
  • Overall, the LG K8 (2018) is a basic smartphone suitable for users seeking essential functionality.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as LG K9

Display

Size5"
TypeS-IPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - GlobalQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - USA
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 304Adreno 308
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC

Camera

Main CameraN/A
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA)
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.76 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Weight152 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsAurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity