LG K52 (K520YMW) vs LG K8 2017 (US215)

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Side by side comparison between LG K52 vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2021 11:01 AM, updated: 3/10/2021 11:20 AM

Compare LG K8 (2017) X LG K52 (K520YMW) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG K8 2017 (US215) Compare LG K52 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K52 (K520YMW)

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21 Advantages LG K52 (K520YMW)	vs	5 Advantages LG K8 2017 (US215)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.6"32% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)32% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner
266 PPI	vs	+294 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
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Model	K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
Other model names	LG K52 LMK520YMW, LM-K520YMW Single-SIM (64GB + 4GB RAM)	US Cellular LG K8 2017, LGUS215, LG-US215, LG PP2
Country or region available	(Global, International), Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan	USA
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	9/23/2020	4/1/2017
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 165 millimeters (3.02 x 6.5 in)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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 K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/5.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/5" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/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, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	12 hours
Standby	514 hours (21.4 days)	357 hours (14.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
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: White, Blue, Red • Silicon case included • LG 3D Sound Engine	• Colors: Dark blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie • HAC M4/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K52 (K520YMW)	LG K8 2017 (US215)
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