BLU X Link
#7241
LG K8 (2018)
#3886Category Breakdown
BLU X Link
LG K8 (2018)
Performance
9.052.7
Camera
2.518.7
Display
52.667.7
Battery
3.321.8
Build
77.871.8
Connectivity
4.750.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.937.8
Summary
- The BLU X Link features a compact build with dimensions of 45.8 x 54 x 13.9 mm and a weight of 65g, utilizing glass and aluminum materials, while the LG K8 (2018) has a larger form factor at 146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm and weighs 152g, constructed with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and plastic on the back.
- The BLU X Link has a 1.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels, whereas the LG K8 offers a 5.0-inch S-IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the BLU X Link is powered by a Mediatek MT2502 chipset with a 256 MHz CPU and 4MB of RAM, while the LG K8 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 or 425 chipset, featuring a quad-core CPU and 16GB of RAM, allowing for better multitasking and app performance.
- Both devices lack rear and selfie cameras, but the LG K8 can record video at 720p or 1080p, depending on the variant.
- The BLU X Link has a small 320mAh battery, while the LG K8 is equipped with a more substantial 2500mAh battery, offering longer usage time.
- Finally, the BLU X Link runs on a proprietary OS, while the LG K8 operates on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU X Link
LG K8 (2018)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as LG K9
Display
Size
1.1"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
S-IPS LCD
Resolution
240 x 240 pixels (~309 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
240
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT2502
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - GlobalQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - USA
CPU
256 MHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 304Adreno 308
Memory
4MB 4MB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
320 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 320 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
45.8 x 54 x 13.9 mm (1.80 x 2.13 x 0.55 in)
146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.76 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Weight
65 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Rose Gold
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
No
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Proprietary OS
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, heart rate
Accelerometer, proximity