Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) vs LG K8 2017 (X240)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X5 Plus vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2017 11:58 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:47 PM

Compare LG K8 (2017) X Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point LG K8 2017 (X240) Compare Bq Aquaris X5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)

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!

24 Advantages Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	vs	1 Advantage LG K8 2017 (X240)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core66% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE

150 Mbps

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
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Model	Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Other model names	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB + 2GB RAM)	LG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240, LG-X240, LG PP2
Country or region available	(Europe)	Saudi Arabia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Bq	LG
Release date	7/28/2016	3/1/2017
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 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
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
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	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3.2 hours
Standby	feature not registered	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fingerprint sensor • LED notification • Sony IMX298 on camera • PDAF on camera • Dolby sound	• Colors: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.253W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)	feature not registered