LG K8 (2018)
#5393
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
#7651Category Breakdown
LG K8 (2018)
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance
59.635.0
Camera
57.413.1
Display
54.168.9
Battery
59.45.0
Build
51.974.5
Overall
56.539.3
Summary
- The LG K8 (2018) features a 5.0-inch S-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra has a smaller 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LG K8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 or 425 chipset, offering quad-core processing, whereas the Black Shark GS3 Ultra's specifications are incomplete.
- The camera capabilities of both devices are minimal, with no notable rear or selfie cameras.
- The LG K8 is equipped with a 2500 mAh battery, while the Black Shark GS3 Ultra lacks battery specifications.
- The K8 has a build of glass front and plastic back, whereas the Black Shark GS3 Ultra utilizes glass and aluminum, suggesting a more premium feel.
- The LG K8 runs on Android 7.1.2, while the software experience for the Black Shark GS3 Ultra is unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8 (2018)
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
General
Release Date
2018
2025, November 21
Announced
2018
2025, November 21
Description
Also known as LG K9
N/A
Display
Size
5"
1.43"
Type
S-IPS LCD
AMOLED, 1000 nits
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
466 x 466 pixels (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
466
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - GlobalQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - USA
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
N/A
GPU
Adreno 304Adreno 308
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA)
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
N/A
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.76 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
N/A
Weight
152 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
No
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
N/A
OS Version
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No