LG K8 (2018) specifications

5.00" S-IPS LCD720×12808MP Camera2500mAhSnapdragon 210 28.00nm4-core @ 1.1 GHz2 GB RAM
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The LG K8 (2018) is a compact budget Android smartphone featuring a 5-inch S-IPS LCD display at 720×1280 resolution with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 with 2GB RAM and up to 32GB storage, it runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat and includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor alongside 8MP and 5MP cameras. Its lightweight 152g build and Gorilla Glass protection offer everyday durability at an entry-level price point.

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Strengths

  • Pro: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display protection at a budget price
  • Pro: Rear fingerprint sensor for biometric security in the budget tier
  • Pro: Compact 152g body for comfortable all-day use
  • Pro: Dual SIM support with expandable microSDHC storage
  • Pro: Android 7.1.2 Nougat provides a modern OS experience at launch

Weaknesses

  • Con: Snapdragon 210 is severely underpowered for modern Android apps
  • Con: 720p display at 279 ppi looks noticeably soft at 5 inches
  • Con: 2500mAh battery may not last a full day of moderate use
  • Con: 8MP rear camera lacks detail and low-light performance
  • Con: No dual-band Wi-Fi, limited to single-band 2.4GHz b/g/n

Full Specifications

Display

5.00"
Screen Size
0.9MP
Resolution
Size
5.00 inches
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels
Aspect Ratio
9:16
Pixel Density
294 ppi
Technology
S-IPS LCD
Touchscreen
yes, Multi-touch
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Chipset & Memory

Snapdragon 210
Chipset
28nm
Process
2GB
RAM
Chipset
Snapdragon 210 (28nm)
Manufacturer
Qualcomm
Process
28 nm
GPU
Adreno 304
RAM
2 GB
Storage
16 GB

Camera

8MP
Main Camera
5MP
Front Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Front Camera
5 MP

Battery

2500 mAh
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh

Design

152g
Weight
146.3x73.2x8.2
Dimensions (mm)
Form Factor
Bar
Dimensions
146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm
Weight
152 g (5.36 oz)
Colors
Aurora Black, Terra Gold

Connectivity

4.2, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
WiFi
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
GPS
GPS, GLONASS

Network

4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
Network Bands
WCDMA: 850 (850), 900 (900), 1700 (1700), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B71 (600), B12 (700), B28 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B14 (700), B19 (800), B20 (800), B26 (850), B5 (850), B8 (900), 900 (900), B66 (1700), B4 (1700), 1800 (1800), B3 (1800), B25 (1900), 1900 (1900), B2 (1900), B39 (1900), B1 (2100), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B38 (2600), B7 (2600)

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

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