LG K10 (2018) is another entry-level smartphone released by LG as an upgraded version of its last year variant. This smartphone got announced alongside LG K8 (2018) at the recently concluded MWC 2018. As an upgrade to both the last year edition and its fellow announced device, this device looks better both on the inside and the outside. Let’s delve deep into the brand new LG K10 (2018).
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LG K10 (2018) Key Specs and Features
- 5.3-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels (277 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Octa-core MediaTek MT6750T CPU with 2GB RAM
- 16GB built-in storage, up to ,400GB with a memory card
- Dual 13MP + 8ML rear camera and an 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 3, 000mAh non removable Li-ion battery
Design and Display
Although constructed with plastic, the device has a better look and texture than its predecessor. Around its back, it sports a single camera, dual-LED flash and fingerprint scanner in a fashionable arrangement. Volume and power buttons fit well in the expected right side of the device. Thanks to 8.7 mm thickness, the device can be recorded as a slim device. That said, colour variations of this smartphone are Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue and Terra Gold. Sitting conveniently at both the bottom bezel and the rear of the device is the LG emblem.
With 720 x 1280 pixels resolution, the 5.3 inches touchscreen displays content clearly. 2.5D curved glass is laid on the device to make the device more appealing. What dictates more clarity on the smartphone is a 277 PPI pixel density.
Battery and Camera
Battery life on the smartphone is something worth considering as it uses a Li-Ion battery of 3,000mAh. Furthermore, the battery is of the non-removable type which is pretty the norm on smartphones of late.
Beautiful moments can be captured on the smartphone as images and recorded as videos from the rear with a 13MP camera. The camera makes do with a dual-LED flash for brightening images in dark regions. With 8MP camera sensor, selfies are taken from the front with ease and strong quality. Unsurprisingly, no LED flash is present at the front of the smartphone.
Hardware and Software
MediaTek MT6750 chipset holds up the central spot of this device. As it controls operations on the device, it does so with an octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 that clocks 1.5GHz. What’s available for the graphics on this smartphone is Mali-T860 MP2. So, if you’re the type that’s ‘gaga’ about graphics, here’s a consideration.
LG K10 (2018) runs smoothly on Android v7.1.2 Nougat OS that’s upgradeable to the latest Android Oreo OS. Segueing, the multitasking functions on this device is well handled by a 2GB RAM. Owing to the 16GB internal storage, files can be stored without stress on the smartphone. Additionally, it can be expanded to 256 GB with the use of a micro SD card. For this expansion purpose, a micro SD slot was allocated to the device.
LG K10 (2018) Price and Availability
LG K10 (2018) is available across several online stores at the price tag of about 45,000 Naira depending on your location which could attract an additional fee.
LG K10 (2018) Specs
Here are a few specs of the LG K10 (2018):
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4 x 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 (MediaTek MT6750T)
- GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
- Dimension: 148.7 x 75.3 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 162g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.3-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels (277 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 720p Video@40fps
- Rear Camera Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5MP camera, 480p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 400GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yea
- HSPA+: Yes 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A (2CA) Cat 6 300/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 0000mAh non removable Li-ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
