LG Q8 (H970) vs LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG Q8 vs LG K10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/6/2017 10:36 AM, updated: 6/4/2025 9:45 AM

Compare LG K10 X LG Q8 (H970) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS) Compare LG Q8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q8 (H970)

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29 Advantages LG Q8 (H970)	vs	3 Advantages LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.14GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+565 PPI104% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	277 PPI
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP87% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+18W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	4.8W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
5.2"	vs	+5.3"2% Larger screen
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) 5MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
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Model	LG Q8 (H970)	K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Other model names	LG Q8 2017, LG-H970, LGH970	LG K10 Dual-SIM, LG-K430DS, LGK430DS
Country or region available	(Europe)	Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	7/1/2017	2/1/2016
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)	74.8 x 146.6 millimeters (2.94 x 5.77 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	277 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.14GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.14GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.41/4"10mm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (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 Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	4.8W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	6 hours
Standby	1000 hours (41.7 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Titan • Metal body • LG UX 5.0 • KnockOn, Knock Code • 32-bit/192kHz audio • VoLTE • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	• Colors: White, Blue • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • Flash Selfie • Knock Code
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Q8 (H970)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered