LG K22
#3585
LG K8 (2017)
#4197Category Breakdown
LG K22
LG K8 (2017)
Performance
55.252.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
67.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
65.871.8
Connectivity
52.358.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.935.4
Summary
- The LG K22 features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, compared to the LG K8 (2017)'s 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the K22 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, while the K8 (2017) uses the Snapdragon 425 with 1.5GB of RAM, providing slightly better processing capabilities in the K22.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the K8 (2017) has autofocus, which may enhance photo quality.
- The K22 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the K8's 2500 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build quality is also improved in the K22, which has a glass front and a plastic frame, while the K8 (2017) features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front but is lighter and smaller.
- Lastly, the K22 runs on Android 10, providing a more updated software experience than the K8 (2017), which operates on Android 7.0 Nougat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K22
LG K8 (2017)
General
Release Date
2020, September 12
2017
Announced
2020, September 12
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: M200N (Europe); X240 (Russia); US215 (US Cellular)
Display
Size
6.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 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
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 308Mali-T720MP2
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
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
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.7 x 75.4 x 8.4 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
144.5 x 72.1 x 8 mm (5.69 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
169.5 g
144 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Titan, Blue
Silver, Titan, Gold, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity