Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b) vs LG K8 2017 (X240K)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Elite 3.8 vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/30/2017 11:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:44 PM

Compare LG K8 (2017) X Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

18Points LG K8 2017 (X240K) Compare Blu Elite 3.8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (X240K)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	vs	18 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240K)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core123% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (512MB available)	vs	+16GB (9GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)37% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+294 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.8"	vs	+5"32% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1600 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Other model names	Blu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430b	LG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240K, LG-X240K, LG PP2
Country or region available	(Latin America)	Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan
Brand	Blu	LG
Release date	8/1/2012	3/1/2017
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1GB (512MB available)	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	3.2 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	LG K8 2017 (X240K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered