Category Breakdown
LG K8 (2017)
vivo Y55s (2017)
Performance
52.653.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.822.8
Build
71.877.8
Connectivity
58.550.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.435.7
Summary
- The LG K8 (2017) features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the vivo Y55s (2017) has a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and have a quad-core CPU, but the vivo Y55s offers an option for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, compared to the LG K8's 1.5GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with video recording at 1080p.
- The vivo Y55s has a larger battery capacity at 2730 mAh compared to the LG K8's 2500 mAh.
- Regarding build quality, the LG K8 has a glass front with a plastic back and frame, while the vivo Y55s features a glass front with an aluminum back and frame, providing a more premium feel.
- Lastly, the LG K8 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, whereas the vivo Y55s operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Funtouch 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8 (2017)
vivo Y55s (2017)
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Versions: M200N (Europe); X240 (Russia); US215 (US Cellular)
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2730 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2730 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.5 x 72.1 x 8 mm (5.69 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
144 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Titan, Gold, Dark Blue
Crown Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-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
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, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

