HTC Desire (A8183) vs LG K8 2017 (X240)

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

7/18/2017 11:58 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:24 PM

Compare LG K8 (2017) X HTC Desire (A8183) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

19Points LG K8 2017 (X240) Compare HTC Desire 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 (X240)

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!

4 Advantages HTC Desire (A8183)	vs	19 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
576MB LPDDR	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (151MB available)	vs	+16GB (9GB available)60 times More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)44% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+294 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+5"35% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	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
1400 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + 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

17 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Other model names	HTC Desire A8183, HTC Bravo	LG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240, LG-X240, LG PP2
Country or region available	feature not registered	Saudi Arabia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	4/1/2010	3/1/2017
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
RAM memory	576MB LPDDR	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (151MB available)	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 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 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire (A8183)	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	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	3.2 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	Not 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, Brown, Silver, White • Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update • Optical mouse (Touchpad) • HTC Sense UI Java framework	• Colors: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire (A8183)	LG K8 2017 (X240)
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