LG K8
#4545
Tecno Pop 5S
#4704Category Breakdown
LG K8
Tecno Pop 5S
Performance
45.323.4
Camera
19.111.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.225.1
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
55.943.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.731.6
Summary
- The LG K8 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Tecno Pop 5S has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K8 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, whereas the Pop 5S has 2GB of RAM but lacks detailed chipset specifications.
- The K8's rear camera is 8 MP compared to the Pop 5S's 5 MP, but the latter has a larger battery capacity of 3020 mAh versus the K8's 2125 mAh.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the K8 on Android 6.0 (upgradable to 7.0) and the Pop 5S on Android 10 (Go edition), indicating a more modern software experience for the Tecno device.
- Build quality is similar, with both using glass fronts and plastic backs, but the K8 is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8
Tecno Pop 5S
General
Release Date
2016
2022, February 07
Announced
2016
2022, February 07
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 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
N/A
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
5 MPQVGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
N/A
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2125 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2125 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3020 mAh
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)
148 x 72.3 x 9.9 mm (5.83 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
Weight
157 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White
Light Purple, Deep Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
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
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity