LG K8
#4545
Xiaomi Redmi 2
#4498Category Breakdown
LG K8
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Performance
45.348.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.220.4
Build
67.982.2
Connectivity
55.948.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.733.0
Summary
- The LG K8 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 2 has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display 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, compared to the Snapdragon 410 in the Redmi 2, which has a slightly lower clock speed at 1.2 GHz.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the K8 has a 5 MP front camera versus the 2 MP front camera of the Redmi 2.
- The K8's battery capacity is 2125 mAh, while the Redmi 2 has a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery and supports faster 10W charging.
- In terms of software, the K8 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, whereas the Redmi 2 operates on Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6.0, indicating a more outdated software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the K8 is heavier at 157g and has a glass front with a plastic back, while the lighter Redmi 2 weighs 133g and features Gorilla Glass 2 on the front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8
Xiaomi Redmi 2
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Versions: LG Phoenix 2 (AT&T); K350N; LG Escape 3 K373
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 2
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2125 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2125 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
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)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
157 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, 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, 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, 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 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass