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LG Loop GT540 vs LG K8 2017 (X240YK)

Side by side comparison between LG Loop GT540 vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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LG Loop GT540
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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26Points LG K8 2017 (X240YK) Compare LG Loop GT540 X
LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
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 2017 (X240YK)

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Loop GT540} 1 Advantage LG Loop GT540 vs K8 2017 (X240YK)} 26 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)29%
Lighter		vs148 grams (5.18 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (130MB available)vs+16GB (9GB available)70 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)56%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
192 PPIvs+294 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5"67%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2500 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
12 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
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ModelLoop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Other model namesLG GT540 Loop, LG-GT540LG K8 2017 Single-Sim, LGX240YK, LG-X240YK, LG PP2
Country or region availableCanada
Canada		AustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
BrandLGLG
Release date5/1/20103/1/2017
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)109 x 54.5 millimeters (4.29 x 2.15 in)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722764bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB (130MB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/1900UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
LGIP-400N		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours3.2 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• LG 3Way Sync
• Java framework		• Colors: Indigo, Gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Loop GT540LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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