Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2018)
Tecno Camon X
Performance
66.558.2
Camera
19.130.2
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.127.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.846.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.832.6
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2018) features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the 6.0-inch 720 x 1440 pixels display of the Tecno Camon X, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Q8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the Camon X uses a Mediatek Helio P23 with 3GB of RAM, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities in the LG device.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Camon X has a superior 20 MP selfie camera, enhancing its appeal for photography.
- The Tecno Camon X has a larger 3750 mAh battery, compared to the 3300 mAh in the LG Q8, although the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 8.1 (Oreo), providing a similar software experience, but the LG Q8 includes NFC connectivity, which the Tecno Camon X lacks.
- The LG Q8 is heavier at 172g and thicker at 8.4mm, while the Tecno Camon X is lighter at 149g and slimmer at 5.2mm, indicating a difference in build quality and design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2018)
Tecno Camon X
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
NEG
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6763T Helio P23 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, 18mm (ultrawide)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3750 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 77.7 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
158.6 x 75.8 x 5.2 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.20 in)
Weight
172 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
Champagne Gold, Midnight Black, City Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

