Overall Score
44.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#11212)44.9
Performance(#9462)54.3
Camera(#11755)0.0
Display(#5121)70.5
Battery(#8877)43.5
Build(#525)79.8
Comparisons Featuring LG K8 (2018)
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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 DetailsN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA)
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsAurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes