LG K8 (2017) may be considered the step-down variant of the K10 (2017) – less powerful but more affordable. The latest iteration of the LG K8 comes with a quad-core Qualcomm processor, 1.5GB RAM, and an HD display.
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LG K8 (2017) Key Specs & Features
- 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293ppi)
- 1.4GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6750 CPU with 1.5GB RAM
- Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
- 13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- 2500 mAh Li-ion Removable Battery
Build and Screen
Like its more expensive brother, the LG K8 (2017) sports a plastic casing. This is not bad of itself, but Chinese phone makers have spoiled buyers for choice with metal-clad chassis. The phone is not too thick, measuring about 8 millimetres.
At 5 inches, it offers slightly smaller display to the LG K10 (2017). But you are going to get sharper images here since the screen resolution is also 1,280 x 720 pixels. LG K8 (2017) dons scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Camera and Storage
There is nothing to wow on the camera front for the LG K8 (2017). You get an 8 megapixel rear and 5 megapixel front camera combo that just gets the job done. A variant gives you a 13 megapixel sensor on the rear. The primary shooter has regular features such as autofocus and LED flash. Both cameras record Full HD videos, like the K10.
There is nothing separating the LG K8 (2017) and the other phone in terms of internal storage. You get 16 GB of space, expandable up to 32 GB.
Performance and OS
Under the hood, the LG K8 (2017) carries a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor paired with an Adreno 308 graphics solution. The 64-bit, Cortex-A53 CPU delivers speeds of up to 1.4 GHz. It gets backing from 1.5 GB of DDR3 RAM. Operating system of choice is Android 7.0 Nougat.
Other Specs and Features
A 2,500mAh removable battery takes charge of juice supply and promises about 12 hours of talk time. The LG K8 (2017) supports 4G LTE (Cat. 4) connectivity for mobile download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, at least on paper. It loses the fingerprint scanner of its bigger brother.
You get to enjoy USB On-the-Go feature on the device. LG K8 (2017) also comes with Bluetooth 4.2, NFC and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct.
Pricing and availability
LG K8 (2017) is not yet available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. When available, LG K8 (2017) Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 60,000 Naira to 95,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
LG K8 (2017) Specs
Here are a few specs of the LG K8 (2017):
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: 1.4GHz octa-core Processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 or Mediatek MT6737)
- GPU: Adreno 308 or Mali-T720MP2
- Memory: 1.5GB RAM
- Colours: Silver, Titan, Gold, Dark Blue
- Dimension: 144.5 x 72.1 x 8 mm
- Weight: 144 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, HDR, Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 32GB Storage
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB on the Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes (with RDS)
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2500 mAh Li-ion Battery (Removable)
- Talktime: up to 18 hours
- Standby Time: up to 490 hours
