LG K8 2017 (X240H) vs LG K61 (Q630UM)

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Side by side comparison between LG K8 (2017) vs LG K61 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2020 8:14 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 1:56 PM

Compare LG K61 X LG K8 2017 (X240H) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

24Points LG K61 (Q630UM) Compare LG K8 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K61 (Q630UM)

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4 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240H)	vs	24 Advantages LG K61 (Q630UM)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)123% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+395 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.53"31% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
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Model	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	K61 (Q630UM)
Other model names	TelCel LG K8 X240H, LGX240H, LG-X240H, LG PP2	LG K61 LM-Q630UM, LMQ630UM (Single-Sim + NFC)
Country or region available	Mexico, Puerto Rico	Canada
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	3/1/2017	4/1/2020
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)	77.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.48 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
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	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1.12μm118° 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm83° 2MP macro f/2.422mm1.75μm88.8°
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3.2 hours	10 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie	• Colors: Titanium, White, Blue • Silicone case included • Google Assistant (dedicated side button) • DTS:X 3D audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 2017 (X240H)	LG K61 (Q630UM)
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