Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB) vs LG K8 (K350N)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Play vs LG K8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2016 9:11 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:49 AM

Compare LG K8 X Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points LG K8 (K350N) Compare Motorola Moto X Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)

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!

18 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	vs	4 Advantages LG K8 (K350N)
+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB (26GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3.5GB available)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 20.7MP159% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3630 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2125 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)21% Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)25% Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 5MP

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Other model names	Motorola Moto X Play XT1563 (Dual-Sim), Motorola Lux	LG K8 K350N (4G) 8GB, LG K350N, LGK350N, LG M1V
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Europe)
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	8/12/2015	2/15/2016
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)	71.37 x 144.53 millimeters (2.81 x 5.69 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2.5D glass screen
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (3.5GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
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.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3630 mAh	2125 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	390 hours (16.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, White • Fast battery charging • Slow motion video • Back covers various colors • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black/blue, White • Knock Code
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	LG K8 (K350N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.523W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)