Honor 8S 2020
#3656
LG K8 (2017)
#4197Category Breakdown
Honor 8S 2020
LG K8 (2017)
Performance
64.852.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.121.8
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
47.358.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.435.4
Summary
- The Honor 8S 2020 features a larger 5.71-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, compared to the 5.0-inch display of the LG K8 (2017) with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 8S is powered by a Mediatek Helio A22 chipset with 3GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities than the LG K8's Snapdragon 425 with 1.5GB RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor 8S has a wider aperture (f/1.8) for better low-light performance.
- The Honor 8S also has a larger battery capacity at 3020 mAh compared to the K8's 2500 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Honor 8S runs on Android 9.0 (Pie), while the LG K8 operates on an older Android 7.0 (Nougat), impacting the software experience.
- Both devices have a plastic frame and back, but the LG K8 includes Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 8S 2020
LG K8 (2017)
General
Release Date
2020, May 27
2017
Announced
2020, May 27
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: M200N (Europe); X240 (Russia); US215 (US Cellular)
Display
Size
5.71"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 308Mali-T720MP2
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
144.5 x 72.1 x 8 mm (5.69 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
146 g
144 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Navy Blue, Midnight Black, Green
Silver, Titan, Gold, Dark Blue
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, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity