LG K8 2017 (X240K) vs Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)

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

6/30/2017 11:38 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:19 PM

Compare Samsung Focus S X LG K8 2017 (X240K) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB) Compare LG K8 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
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!

16 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240K)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2500 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+32GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+111 grams (3.89 ounces)33% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 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 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Other model names	LG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240K, LG-X240K, LG PP2	AT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua
Country or region available	Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2017	11/6/2011
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)	66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	217 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 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.2 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie	• Colors: Black • HAC (M3/T3) • Bing Maps • DLNA
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 2017 (X240K)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
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