Lava Pixel V1
#6080
LG K8 (2018)
#3886Category Breakdown
Lava Pixel V1
LG K8 (2018)
Performance
47.352.7
Camera
19.118.7
Display
56.567.7
Battery
22.221.8
Build
0.271.8
Connectivity
28.650.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.337.8
Summary
- The Lava Pixel V1 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the LG K8 (2018) has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch S-IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lava is equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, whereas the LG K8 offers a choice between a quad-core 1.3 GHz or 1.4 GHz CPU with the same RAM capacity.
- The Lava's rear camera is 8 MP, capable of 1080p video recording, while the LG K8's rear camera varies by region, offering 720p or 1080p recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the LG K8 at 2500 mAh compared to the Lava's 2560 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Lava runs on Android 5.1.1 (upgradable to 6.0), while the LG K8 operates on Android 7.1.2, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Lava being lighter at 135g and made of unspecified materials, while the LG K8 features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back, weighing 152g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lava Pixel V1
LG K8 (2018)
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
For India
Also known as LG K9
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
S-IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - GlobalQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - USA
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304Adreno 308
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF (13 MP via SW interpolation)
N/A
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, 8 MP via SW interpolation
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
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
2560 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2560 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.1 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm (5.99 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.76 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Weight
135 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Gold
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity