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LG K8 (2018) review

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The LG K8 (2018) currently has an Informr score of 7.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 2 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.4 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.4 GHz
5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
2500 mAh
Battery

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The LG K9 is suited well as a stand-in for your own, expensive smartphone or for simple tasks without many demands on the system performance.

- Mike Wobker, Notebookcheck
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A cheeky little phone, but one that needs a price to really show whether it's a great creation from LG. It doesn't excel in many areas, but for a budget phone it doesn't offer up too many issues either.

- Gareth Beavis, TechRadar

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LG backs up the K8 (2018) with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

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Screen Size
5"

The LG K8 (2018)'s screen size is 5 inches with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.
Processor
1.4 GHz

There is a Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon Quad core 1.4 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system (OS).
Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
2500mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2500 mAh battery. LG's performance ratings are 750 minutes, 351 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

K8 (2018) Specs

Overview
Release Date April 10, 2018
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 7.1.2 Nougat

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Processor Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon Quad core 1.4 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 1.15 W/kg
Body: 1.00 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Standard Battery, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density 294 pixels
Size 5 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2500 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 351 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 750 minutes
Standby Time Up to 14 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.63 x 7.32 x 0.82 cm (5.8 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 152 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): LG K9, K8+ (2018), K8S
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