alcatel 3x (2018)
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LG K8 (2018)
#3886Category Breakdown
alcatel 3x (2018)
LG K8 (2018)
Performance
49.852.7
Camera
27.918.7
Display
56.567.7
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.271.8
Connectivity
56.750.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.237.8
Summary
- The Alcatel 3X (2018) features a larger 5.7-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, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Alcatel is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset, whereas the LG K8 utilizes either a Snapdragon 210 or 425, with the latter providing better performance.
- Both devices have similar RAM and storage options, but the Alcatel's camera can record video at 1080p, compared to the LG's 720p on the global model and 1080p on the USA variant.
- The Alcatel has a 3000mAh battery capacity, which is larger than the LG's 2500mAh.
- Both run on Android Nougat, but the LG K8 has a slightly updated version at 7.1.2.
- The Alcatel is lighter at 144g compared to the LG's 152g, and the LG features Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3x (2018)
LG K8 (2018)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as LG K9
Display
Size
5.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
S-IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (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
PowerVR GE8100
Adreno 304Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.5 x 71.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 2.82 x 0.33 in)
146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.76 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Weight
144 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Metallic Black, Metallic Blue, Metallic Gold - EU/MEASpectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Gold - LATAM
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity