LG K8
#5166
Xiaomi Redmi 2
#5191Category Breakdown
LG K8
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.455.4
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upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, whereas the Redmi 2 operates on Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6.0, indicating a more outdated software experience.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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes