LG K8
#4545
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866Category Breakdown
LG K8
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
45.349.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.218.9
Build
67.971.7
Connectivity
55.936.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.730.6
Summary
- The LG K8 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 1S has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the K8 is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Redmi 1S utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a faster quad-core 1.6 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the K8 has a superior 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 1.6 MP on the Redmi 1S.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi 1S at 2000 mAh versus the K8's 2125 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The K8 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, while the Redmi 1S starts with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 9.2.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic backs and frames, but the K8 is slightly larger and lighter than the Redmi 1S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
Versions: LG Phoenix 2 (AT&T); K350N; LG Escape 3 K373
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
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
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2125 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2125 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
157 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass