LG K8
#5166
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#5190Category Breakdown
LG K8
Xiaomi Redmi Go
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 and Xiaomi Redmi Go both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Redmi Go has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Go is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, offering a marginally faster CPU compared to the Mediatek MT6735 in the K8.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the K8 has a wider aperture at f/2.4 versus f/2.0 on the Redmi Go.
- The battery capacity of the Redmi Go is significantly larger at 3000 mAh compared to the K8's 2125 mAh.
- In terms of software, the K8 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, while the Redmi Go operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), which is optimized for lower-end hardware.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the Redmi Go is lighter and slightly more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K8
Xiaomi Redmi Go
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2016
2019
Description
Versions: LG Phoenix 2 (AT&T); K350N; LG Escape 3 K373
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
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 308
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2125 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2125 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
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)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
157 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.1, 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 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes