LG K8 (RS500) vs Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
Side by side comparison between LG K8 vs Apple Watch devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2125
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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1.34"
AMOLED
AMOLED
272x340
N/A
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
205
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? LG K8 (RS500)
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6 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Model | LG K8 (RS500) | Watch (Edition 38mm) |
Other model names | LRA LG K8 4G RS500, LG K8 LRA, LG-RS500 | Apple Watch 1st gen (2015), Apple Watch A1553 Gold 18 Karat |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | LG | Apple |
Release date | 6/1/2016 | 4/24/2015 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.39 x 144.53 millimeters (2.85 x 5.69 in) | 33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in) |
Weight | 134 grams (4.69 ounces) | 102 grams (3.57 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | 18-karat gold body, glass front, ceramic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 1.34" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~44% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 272x340 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 325 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Sapphire Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | WatchOS 1.0 |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | WatchOS 4.0 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm) | 32bit: Apple S1 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 304 | PowerVR SGX543 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR3 | 512MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 8GB (6GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | feature not registered |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | Not supported |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | Not supported |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Not supported |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | Not supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | Not supported |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Not supported |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | Not supported |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Not supported |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2125 mAh | 205 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Magnetic charging (dock) |
Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | 3 hours |
Standby | 384 hours (16 days) | 18 hours |
➕ Other features | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Not supported |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Not supported |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black • LED notification • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • Flash Selfie • Knock Code • HAC M3/T3 | • Watch colors: Yellow, Rose • Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Red • Watch material: 18-karat gold yellow or rose • Band material: Leather, Plastic • iOS 8.2 or higher compatible • Digital Crown • MagSafe charging |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG K8 (RS500) | Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |