LG K8
#4545
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#3752Category Breakdown
LG K8
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
45.349.3
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.224.2
Build
67.983.0
Connectivity
55.951.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.738.8
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
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, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity