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Motorola Defy Pro (XT560) vs LG K8 2017 (US215)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy Pro (XT560) vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.7"
TFT

480x320

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (US215)

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Defy Pro (XT560)} 3 Advantages Motorola Defy Pro (XT560) vs K8 2017 (US215)} 18 Advantages LG K8 2017 (US215)
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1.5GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+16GB (9GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.35 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
214 PPIvs+294 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.7"vs+5"85%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbreadvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1700 mAhvs+2500 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
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ModelDefy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Other model namesMotorola Defy Pro XT560 AUS Cellular LG K8 2017, LGUS215, LG-US215, LG PP2
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date7/17/20124/1/2017
Depth12.35 millimeters (0.49 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 110.8 millimeters (2.6 x 4.36 in)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)214 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
RAM memory512MB1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HF5X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours12 hours
Standby324 hours (13.5 days)357 hours (14.9 days)

โž• Other features

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข 2GB microSD included
โ€ข Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
โ€ข Speech recognition
โ€ข DLNA
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Dark blue
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Quick Selfie
โ€ข HAC M4/T4

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)LG K8 2017 (US215)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.42W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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