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LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG) vs LG K8 2017 (X240)

Side by side comparison between LG K8 (2018) vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8 (2017) X LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG) 13Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points LG K8 2017 (X240) Compare LG K8 (2018) X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)

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K8 2018 (X210ULMG)} 13 Advantages LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG) vs K8 2017 (X240)} 3 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
1/4" inchesvs+1/3" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

28 Common items in both devices
16GB (9GB available)
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
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ModelLG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Other model namesLG K8 (2018) Unlocked LMX210ULMG, LM-X210ULMGLG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240, LG-X240, LG PP2
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Saudi ArabiaAlgeriaUnited Arab EmiratesRussiaUkraine
Saudi Arabia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Ukraine
BrandLGLG
Release date4/1/20183/1/2017
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.882 x 144.78 millimeters (2.83 x 5.7 in)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCristal Dinorex (NEG)Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inches1/5" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-45F1F
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours3.2 hours
Standby337 hours (14 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
• HAC M4/T3
• HD Voice
• Colors: Indigo, Gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)LG K8 2017 (X240)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.15W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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