LG K8 (2018)
#3886
Nokia 3
#4297Category Breakdown
LG K8 (2018)
Nokia 3
Performance
52.751.3
Camera
18.715.4
Display
67.756.5
Battery
21.822.6
Build
71.874.4
Connectivity
50.555.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.834.7
Summary
- The LG K8 (2018) and Nokia 3 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the LG model has a slightly heavier build at 152g compared to the Nokia's 140g, with the latter utilizing an aluminum frame for enhanced durability.
- In terms of performance, the LG K8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, while the Nokia 3 uses a MediaTek MT6737, both with 2GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, as the Nokia 3 includes an 8 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, whereas the LG K8 lacks a rear camera.
- Battery capacity is also a point of distinction, with the Nokia 3 having a 2630 mAh battery compared to the LG's 2500 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the Nokia 3 is upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), offering a potentially more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8 (2018)
Nokia 3
General
Release Date
2018
2017, June 17
Announced
2018
2017, February 24
Description
Also known as LG K9
N/A
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304Adreno 308
Mali-T720MP1
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/2.0, 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA)
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2630 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2630 mAh, non-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)
143.4 x 71.4 x 8.5 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight
152 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Copper White
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 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass