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LG K8 2017 (X240K) vs BlackBerry Bold 9650

Side by side comparison between LG K8 (2017) vs BlackBerry Bold 9650 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point BlackBerry Bold 9650 Compare LG K8 (2017) X
2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (X240K)

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!

K8 2017 (X240K)} 25 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240K) vs Bold 9650} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Bold 9650
+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB (9GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)70%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x360 pixels
+294 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs246 PPI
+5"105%
Larger screen
vs2.44"
+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHVGA (480x320)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2500 mAh79%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
148 grams (5.18 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)9%
Lighter

11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
 
ModelLG K8 2017 (X240K)Bold 9650
Other model namesLG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240K, LG-X240K, LG PP2Verizon BlackBerry Bold 9650, Sprint Bold 9650, RIM Essex
Country or region availablePhilippinesIndonesiaSri LankaTaiwan
Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandLGBlackBerry
Release date3/1/20175/16/2010
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)62 x 112 millimeters (2.44 x 4.41 in)
Weight148 grams (5.18 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64% (screen-to-body ratio)~26.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowBlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR3256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
512MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHVGA (480x320)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.2 hours5 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)312 hours (13 days)

โž• Other features

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Indigo, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Quick Selfie
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
โ€ข BlackBerry maps
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

LG K8 2017 (X240K)BlackBerry Bold 9650
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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