Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) vs LG K8 2017 (X240H)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Z3 vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2017 11:29 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:58 PM

Compare LG K8 (2017) X Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

09Points LG K8 2017 (X240H) Compare Samsung Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (X240H)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	vs	9 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240H)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+2600 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 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)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (9GB available)80% More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 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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📱 Model features
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Other model names	Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)	TelCel LG K8 X240H, LGX240H, LG-X240H, LG PP2
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Mexico, Puerto Rico
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	10/21/2015	3/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
System version	Tizen 2.3	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
RAM memory	1GB	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
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
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	3.2 hours
Standby	feature not registered	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Gold, Silver	• Colors: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body)	feature not registered