LG K8 (2018) is the LG’s 2018 version of the previously released LG K8 2017. The device is an entry-level smartphone with decent specs and an affordable price tag. If you’re one that doesn’t demand too much from an Android device, this is an adequate recommendation. Let’s look closely at the new device from LG.
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LG K8 (2018) Key Specs and Features
- 5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels (294 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Quad-core 64-bit MediaTek CPU with 2GB RAM
- 16GB built-in storage, up 32GB with a memory card
- 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 2, 500mAh non removable Li-ion battery
Design and Display
As entry-level as it sounds, the device display this in its architecture. With a plastic body material, the device lets out a basic feel that’s more or less unsurprising. Bezels on the smartphone are thick, so there’s no chance of a bezel-less display. On the bottom bezel of the device, the soft Android navigation keys are in place while a single camera and earpiece dominate the top region. Here’s the nice part: colour variations of the device are Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold and Aurora Black. This leaves interested buyers with cool colour options to select from. For security to be more accurate, the device features a fingerprint sensor which is mounted at the back.
Viewing space for media on the smartphone is an average 5.0 inches IPS touchscreen. The touchscreen revels in a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Also on the display is the In-Cell touch support and 294 PPI.
Battery and Camera
LG K8 (2018) has a manageable Li-Ion 2,500mAh battery dictating its duration. This battery has the option of being removed and replaced at will.
For images to be captured on the device’s rear, a nice 8MP camera is made available on the device. The camera not only captures images but also records videos at 720p resolution. Brightening of images in the dark is why a LED flash is supported at the rear of the device. In like manner, the front camera has a LED flash, however, its camera quality is 5MP.
Hardware and Software
Riding on the high sea of operations on this device is a Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 that clocks at 1.3 GHz. Software operations is handled by Android 7.1.2 Nougat OS which has the enablement to upgrade to Android Oreo OS.
Still in the performance lane, a 2GB RAM is on board on the smartphone. That said, multitasking on the device is determined by this RAM factor. In the internal storage compartment, 16GB is available to store files. Even so, the storage can be extended to 32GB.
LG K8 (2018) Price and Availability
LG K8 (2018) when available for sales in various online stores for about 40,000 Naira depending on your location.
LG K8 (2018) Specs
Here are a few specs of the LG K8 (2018):
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Quad-core 64-bit MediaTek
- GPU: ARM Mali-
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
- Dimension: 146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 152g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels (294 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8MP 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 32GB
- 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: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat 4 50/150Mbps
- 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: Ye
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 2, 5000mAh non removable Li-ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
