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Blu X Link vs LG K8 (US375)

Side by side comparison between Blu X Link vs LG K8 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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1.1"
IPS

240x240

N/A
4MB
RAM

Single-core

320
mAh

(Non removable)

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5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? LG K8 (US375)

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X Link} 5 Advantages Blu X Link vs K8 (US375)} 25 Advantages LG K8 (US375)
+65 grams (2.28 ounces)115%
Lighter
vs140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+309 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
256MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB LPDDR3383 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4MBvs+16GB (10GB available)2559 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)60%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x240 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
1.1"vs+5"4 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3124 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
320 mAhvs+2125 mAh6 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

5 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
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ModelBlu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
Other model namesBlu X Link X060U.S. Cellular LG K8 CDMA, LG US375, LG M1V
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandBluLG
Release date5/1/20185/1/2016
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)45.8 x 54 millimeters (1.8 x 2.13 in)71.37 x 144.53 millimeters (2.81 x 5.69 in)
Weight65 grams (2.28 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.1" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~15.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x240 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)309 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT250232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 256MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
RAM memory4MB SDRAM1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4MB
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,17,25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
SensorsAccelerometer
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity320 mAh2125 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose Gold
• -
• Colors: Blue
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• Flash Selfie
• Knock Code

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu X LinkLG K8 (US375)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.8W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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