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LG Optimus M (MS690) vs LG K8 2017 (X240F)

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

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LG Optimus M (MS690)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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24Points LG K8 2017 (X240F) Compare LG Optimus M X
LG K8 2017 (X240F)
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 (X240F)

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Optimus M (MS690)} 1 Advantage LG Optimus M (MS690) vs K8 2017 (X240F)} 24 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240F)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1.5GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)vs+16GB (9GB available)60 times
More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)3%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)94%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+294 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
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 2.2 Froyovs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps979 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+4 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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📱 Model features

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
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ModelOptimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
Other model namesMetroPCS LG Optimus M MS690, LG MS690LG K8 2017 Single-Sim, LGX240F, LG-X240F, LG PP2
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandLGLG
Release date11/24/20103/1/2017
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 116 millimeters (2.2 x 4.57 in)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI294 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM762764bit: 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 Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
RAM memory512MB1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, 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 Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)Full 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 detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
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 Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
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-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours3.2 hours
Standby337 hours (14 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• HAC (M4/T3)
• Java framework		• Colors: Indigo, Gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus M (MS690)LG K8 2017 (X240F)
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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