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LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG) vs Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia E X LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG) 23Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim) Compare LG K8 (2018) X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

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

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 2018 (X210ULMG)} 23 Advantages LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG) vs Xperia E (Dual-sim)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)162%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+16GB (9GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)36%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+294 PPI78%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5"43%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2500 mAh63%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1530 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
140 grams (4.9 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)21%
Lighter
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.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
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.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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ModelLG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Other model namesLG K8 (2018) Unlocked LMX210ULMG, LM-X210ULMGSony Xperia E C1605, Sony Nanhu DS
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSony
Release date4/1/20181/1/2013
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)71.882 x 144.78 millimeters (2.83 x 5.7 in)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassCristal Dinorex (NEG)Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1153 (v3)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900C1605 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1604 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (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 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-45F1F
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh1530 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours6.3 hours
Standby337 hours (14 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

โž• Other features

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
โ€ข HAC M4/T3
โ€ข HD Voice
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold
โ€ข Sony xLOUD
โ€ข 3D surround sound
โ€ข HD Voice
โ€ข Wi-Fi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

LG K8 2018 (X210ULMG)Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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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