LG K8 (2018)
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YU Yunique Plus
#5346Category Breakdown
LG K8 (2018)
YU Yunique Plus
Performance
52.748.0
Camera
18.728.4
Display
67.756.5
Battery
21.818.9
Build
71.80.2
Connectivity
50.547.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.828.2
Summary
- The LG K8 (2018) features a 5.0-inch S-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the YU Yunique Plus has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the K8 is powered by either a Snapdragon 210 or 425 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the YU's Snapdragon 410.
- The K8 has a 2500 mAh battery, which is larger than the Yunique Plus's 2000 mAh, providing potentially longer usage time.
- Camera-wise, the Yunique Plus has an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, whereas the K8 lacks a rear camera.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the K8 using Android 7.1.2 Nougat, offering a more updated software experience than the Yunique Plus's Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
- Build quality favors the K8 with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, while the Yunique Plus is lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8 (2018)
YU Yunique Plus
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Also known as LG K9
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
S-IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 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
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304Adreno 308
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 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)
8.3 mm thickness
Weight
152 g
128 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, aptX
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 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity