LG K8 2017 (X240) vs Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)

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Side by side comparison between LG K8 (2017) vs Blu Studio 5.0 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2017 11:58 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:58 PM

Compare Blu Studio 5.0 X LG K8 2017 (X240) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual) Compare LG K8 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
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!

17 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240)	vs	1 Advantage Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core77% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+16GB (9GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.49GB available)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)31% Thinner	vs	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	187 PPI
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

20 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Other model names	LG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240, LG-X240, LG PP2	Blu Studio 5.0 Dual Chip, Blu Studio 5.0 D520 Dual Sim
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Ukraine	feature not registered
Brand	LG	Blu
Release date	3/1/2017	5/1/2013
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)	77 x 147 millimeters (3.03 x 5.79 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	187 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
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0	4GB (1.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.2 hours	5 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	160 hours (6.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie	• Colors: Black, White • Screen protector included • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 2017 (X240)	Blu Studio 5.0 (D520 Dual)
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