This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the LG K8 2017 and LG Q7 smartphones.
The LG K8 2017 features a more compact 5-inch display, 2,500mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset.
Meanwhile, the LG Q7 features a larger 5.5-inch display, 3,000mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset.
| Specs | LG K8 2017 | LG Q7 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.0-inch HD IPS LCD Display (720 x 1280 Pixels 294 ppi) with 2.5D Arc Glass | 5.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2160 Pixels, 442 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 18:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Arc Glass & Rounded Corners |
| Size | 147.15 x 73.2 x 8.25 mm | 143.8 x 69.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 142 g | 145 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Metal Frame |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Gold, Gray and Indigo | Black, Blue and Lavender |
| Our pick: |
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LG Q7 The LG Q7 has a larger and sharper display. It is also has better build materials, while the LG K8 2017 is slightly lighter and slightly thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
| CPU | Quad Core CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz |
Octa Core CPU 8x Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno 505 |
| RAM | 1.5 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 16GB | 32GB |
| Expansion | 32GB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo with LG UX |
| Our pick: |
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LG Q7
The LG Q7 has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 13.0 Megapixels Autofocus LED Flash f/2.2 Aperture |
13 Megapixels Autofocus LED Flash |
| Front Camera |
5.0 Megapixels with Fixed Focus |
8 Megapixels with Fixed Focus |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the specs, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | A-GPS |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | Yes with RDS | Yes |
| Sensors |
No biometric sensors. Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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LG Q7
Based on the specs, it has a fingerprint sensor, face recognition, a gyroscope, and a compass. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 2500 mAh Li-ion Battery (Removable) | 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging | |
| Our pick: |
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LG Q7
The LG Q7 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱7,490.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | No official price in the Philippines yet. |
| Release Date | May 2017 | May 2018 |
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