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Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289) vs LG K8 2017 (X240YK)

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

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3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (X240YK)

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!

Gravity Q (SGH-T289)} 1 Advantage Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289) vs K8 2017 (X240YK)} 25 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs148 grams (5.18 ounces)
416MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MBvs+1.5GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (170MB available)vs+16GB (9GB available)53 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)72%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+294 PPI121%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5"67%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+2500 mAh150%
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
Not supportedvs+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

8 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
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ModelGravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Other model namesT-Mobile Samsung Gravity Q T289, Samsung SGH-T289LG K8 2017 Single-Sim, LGX240YK, LG-X240YK, LG PP2
Country or region availableUSA
USA
AustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
BrandSamsungLG
Release date7/2/20133/1/2017
Depth14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)59.7 x 112.5 millimeters (2.35 x 4.43 in)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 416MHz STE U6805-Core (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
RAM memory128MB1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB (170MB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)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 registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace 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

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
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 registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
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
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours3.2 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

โž• Other features

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-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 keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข HAC M3/T3
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Indigo, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Quick Selfie

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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