LG K8
#4545
Nokia C2
#3977Category Breakdown
LG K8
Nokia C2
Performance
45.351.0
Camera
19.124.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.223.0
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
55.942.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.737.1
Summary
- The LG K8 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia C2 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the LG K8 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and offers 1.5GB of RAM, whereas the Nokia C2 uses a Unisoc chipset with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU and has 1GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the LG K8 featuring an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, compared to the Nokia C2's 5 MP rear camera limited to 720p video.
- Battery capacity is also notable, as the Nokia C2 has a larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the LG K8's 2125 mAh.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the LG K8 on Android 6.0 (upgradable to 7.0) and the Nokia C2 on Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), impacting the software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both phones utilizing glass fronts and plastic backs, but the LG K8 is slightly lighter at 157g compared to the Nokia C2's 161g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8
Nokia C2
General
Release Date
2016
2020, March 16
Announced
2016
2020, March 16
Description
Versions: LG Phoenix 2 (AT&T); K350N; LG Escape 3 K373
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Unisoc (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2125 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2125 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
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)
154.8 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
157 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Cyan, Black
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 42.2/11.5 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, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity