LG K8 2017 (X240YK) vs Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K8 (2017) vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/2/2017 7:49 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:50 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 5C X LG K8 2017 (X240YK) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) Compare LG K8 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (X240YK)

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18 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)
+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (9GB available)80% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+720x1280 pixels27% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+1/3" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2500 mAh66% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1510 mAh
+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
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)12% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
294 PPI	vs	+326 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

23 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
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Model	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Other model names	LG K8 2017 Single-Sim, LGX240YK, LG-X240YK, LG PP2	Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Apple
Release date	3/1/2017	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)	59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2225
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
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	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1507/A1529 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1533 CDMA/A1453 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)	LTE Cat3 A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1456 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1507 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1529 model LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	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	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 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	1510 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3.2 hours	10 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
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: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 2017 (X240YK)	iPhone 5C (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)