LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM) vs LG K8 2017 (X240H)

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

7/15/2018 9:04 PM, updated: 5/18/2020 10:02 AM

Compare LG K8 (2017) X LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

02Points LG K8 2017 (X240H) Compare LG K8+ (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)

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!

13 Advantages LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	vs	2 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240H)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR 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.	vs	f/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	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
1/4" inches	vs	+1/3" inches33% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.

28 Common items in both devices

16GB (9GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Other model names	U.S. Cellular LG K8 Plus LMX210ULM, LM-X210ULM, LG K8 2018	TelCel LG K8 X240H, LGX240H, LG-X240H, LG PP2
Country or region available	USA	Mexico, Puerto Rico
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	5/1/2018	3/1/2017
Depth	8.1 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)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
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	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	1/5" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-45F1F	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	3.2 hours
Standby	395 hours (16.5 days)	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
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: Urban Titan • HAC M4/T3 • HD Voice	• Colors: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered