LG K8
#4545
vivo Y53
#4377Category Breakdown
LG K8
vivo Y53
Performance
45.353.4
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.555.2
Battery
20.221.8
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
55.949.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.734.1
Summary
- The LG K8 features a slightly larger and higher resolution display compared to the vivo Y53, offering better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the vivo Y53 has a marginally faster CPU and more RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the K8 can record video at 1080p, while the Y53 is limited to 720p.
- The vivo Y53 has a larger battery capacity, providing potentially longer usage time.
- Build quality is similar, though the Y53 includes Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability, while both run on Android 6.0 with different software experiences.
- Overall, the K8 excels in display and video recording, while the Y53 offers better performance and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8
vivo Y53
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Versions: LG Phoenix 2 (AT&T); K350N; LG Escape 3 K373
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2125 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2125 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-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)
144.2 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm (5.68 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
Weight
157 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Crown Gold, Matte Black
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 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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass