LG K8 (2018)
#3886
Micromax Canvas 1
#5170Category Breakdown
LG K8 (2018)
Micromax Canvas 1
Performance
52.749.5
Camera
18.727.9
Display
67.756.5
Battery
21.821.8
Build
71.80.2
Connectivity
50.540.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.829.0
Summary
- The LG K8 (2018) and Micromax Canvas 1 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the LG K8 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 or 425 chipset, while the Micromax Canvas 1 uses a Mediatek MT6737, with both having 2GB of RAM.
- The LG K8 has a basic camera setup with no rear camera, whereas the Micromax Canvas 1 offers an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, providing better photographic capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2500 mAh battery, but the LG K8 has a slightly larger footprint and weight.
- They run on Android Nougat, with the LG K8 on version 7.1.2 and the Canvas 1 on 7.0, indicating a minor software difference.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8 (2018)
Micromax Canvas 1
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Also known as LG K9
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
S-IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - GlobalQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - USA
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304Adreno 308
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.76 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
143 x 71 x 8.3 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
152 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Matte Black, Chrome Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity