LG K8
#4545
LG Optimus Vu P895
#6294Category Breakdown
LG K8
LG Optimus Vu P895
Performance
45.356.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.543.0
Battery
20.220.0
Build
67.916.0
Connectivity
55.943.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.724.4
Summary
- The LG K8 features a plastic build with a glass front, while the LG Optimus Vu P895 has a slightly heavier design.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch display, but the K8 offers a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels compared to the Vu's 768 x 1024 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K8 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Vu utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 3 with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, providing superior processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the K8 has a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP versus the Vu's 1.3 MP.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the K8 at 2125 mAh and the Vu at 2100 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The K8 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, while the Vu operates on an older Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, resulting in a more modern software experience for the K8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8
LG Optimus Vu P895
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
Versions: LG Phoenix 2 (AT&T); K350N; LG Escape 3 K373
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
720
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2125 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2125 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.6 x 71.5 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.34 in)
139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5 mm (5.50 x 3.56 x 0.33 in)
Weight
157 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.26 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass