LG K8 (RS500) vs Huawei Maimang 7

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Side by side comparison between LG K8 vs Huawei Maimang 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/26/2019 12:26 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 12:46 PM

Compare Huawei Maimang 7 X LG K8 (RS500) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Huawei Maimang 7 Compare LG K8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Maimang 7

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!

2 Advantages LG K8 (RS500)	vs	24 Advantages Huawei Maimang 7
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core136% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+409 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.3"26% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP174% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2125 mAh	vs	+3750 mAh76% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
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Model	LG K8 (RS500)	Maimang 7
Other model names	LRA LG K8 4G RS500, LG K8 LRA, LG-RS500	华为麦芒7 SNE-AL00 6GB RAM, Huawei Mate 20 Lite, Huawei Sydney
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	LG	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2016	9/12/2018
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.39 x 144.53 millimeters (2.85 x 5.69 in)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	409 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 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not 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	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2125 mAh	3750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
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: Black • LED notification • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • Flash Selfie • Knock Code • HAC M3/T3	• Colors: Black, Sapphire blue, Platinum gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 (RS500)	Huawei Maimang 7
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered