LG K8 Novo (X240DS) vs Energizer Hardcase H550S

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Side by side comparison between LG K8 Novo vs Energizer Hardcase H550S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/27/2018 1:20 PM, updated: 4/13/2020 9:18 PM

Compare Energizer Hardcase H550S X LG K8 Novo (X240DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2410
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Energizer Hardcase H550S Compare LG K8 Novo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Energizer Hardcase H550S

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5 Advantages LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	vs	17 Advantages Energizer Hardcase H550S
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)35% Thinner	vs	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)144% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2410 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh66% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
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Model	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Hardcase H550S
Other model names	LG K8 2017 Dual-Sim, LGX240DS, LG-X240DS, LG PP2	Energizer Hardcase H550S 32GB
Country or region available	Brazil	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, (Europe), India
Brand	LG	Energizer
Release date	5/1/2017	1/1/2018
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)	80.7 x 158.8 millimeters (3.18 x 6.25 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	European version: UMTS 900/2100 American version: UMTS 850/900/2100 Australia/India version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)	LTE Cat6 European version: LTE (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28) American version: LTE (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,17,28) Australia/India version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,28) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 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)	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	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 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 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2410 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black • Glove touching • Sony back camera • Fast battery charging • VoLTE (only USA) • WiFi hotspot • IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min • MIL-STD-810G militar certified
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 Novo (X240DS)	Energizer Hardcase H550S
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.243W/kg (head), 1.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered