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Nokia 1 vs LG Q8 (H970)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 1 vs LG Q8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

1} 4 Advantages Nokia 1 vs Q8 (H970)} 30 Advantages LG Q8 (H970)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core97%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)19%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
480x854 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
218 PPIvs+565 PPI159%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.2"16%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+LDAF: laser detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) FWVGA (854x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2150 mAhvs+3000 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+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.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certifiedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
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ModelNokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
Other model namesNokia 1 TA-1047, TA-1056, TA-1060, TA-1066, TA-1079LG Q8 2017, LG-H970, LGH970
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandNokiaLG
Release date4/1/20187/1/2017
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)67.78 x 133.6 millimeters (2.67 x 5.26 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkGlobal, India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.41/4"10mm
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)FWVGA (854x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2150 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours4 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)1000 hours (41.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Warm Red, Dark Blue
• Android Go edition
• Xpress-on back covers
• WiFi hotspot
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 1LG Q8 (H970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)feature not registered
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