Category Breakdown
alcatel 1B (2020)
LG K8 (2018)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.10.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.444.9
Summary
- The alcatel 1B (2020) features a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the LG K8 (2018) has a 5.0-inch S-IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Snapdragon 215 chipset, whereas the LG K8 utilizes either a Snapdragon 210 or 425, with both devices offering 2GB of RAM.
- The alcatel's rear camera is rated at 8 MP with 1080p video recording, compared to the LG K8's rear camera capabilities, which vary by region but include 1080p video in the USA and no rear camera for the global variant.
- The alcatel has a 3000 mAh battery, providing a higher capacity than the LG K8's 2500 mAh.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the alcatel using Android 10 (Go edition) and the LG K8 on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat).
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the LG K8 benefits from Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1B (2020)
LG K8 (2018)
General
Release Date
2020
2018
Announced
2020
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as LG K9
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
S-IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - GlobalQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - USA
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 304Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
N/A
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
N/A
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.1 x 71.6 x 9.9 mm (5.75 x 2.82 x 0.39 in)
146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.76 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Weight
168 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Prime Black, Pine Green
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

