This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the LG K8 2017 and LG V50 ThinQ 5G smartphones.
The LG K8 2017 features a more compact 5-inch display, 2,500mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset.
Meanwhile, the LG V50 ThinQ 5G features a larger 6.4-inch display, 4,000mAh battery, IP68 dust & water resistance, triple-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset.
| Specs | LG K8 2017 | LG V50 ThinQ 5G |
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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 | 6.4-inch QHD+ OLED Display (1440 x 3120 Pixels, 537 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Glass, Rounded Corners and Notch |
| Size | 147.15 x 73.2 x 8.25 mm | 159.2 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 142 g | 183 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Glass with Aluminum Frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistant, MIL-STD-810G Compliant | |
| Colors | Gold, Gray and Indigo | Black |
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G The LG V50 ThinQ 5G has a larger and sharper display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the LG K8 2017 is lighter and slightly thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | Quad Core CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 485 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 485 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 485 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 1.5 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 32GB via microSD | 512GB via microSD |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G
The LG V50 ThinQ 5G 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 |
Triple Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.5 Aperture) 12MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture) 16MP Ultra-wide (f1.9 Aperture) -Dual Pixel PDAF and LED Flash -Optical Image Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
5.0 Megapixels with Fixed Focus |
Dual Cameras: 8MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture) 5MP Wide (f/2.2 Aperture) |
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G
Based on the specs, LG V50 ThinQ 5G has better camera stabilization with OIS and an ultrawide camera. Meanwhile, LG K8 2017 offers a higher-resolution 13MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | A-GPS |
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G
The LG V50 ThinQ 5G has better cellular 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 | Hi-Fi Audio with Quad DAC and DTS:X Surround Sound |
| FM Radio | Yes with RDS | Yes with RDS |
| Sensors |
No biometric sensors. Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G
Based on the specs, it has DTS:X audio, Hi-Fi audio, a fingerprint sensor, face recognition, a gyroscope, a compass, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 2500 mAh Li-ion Battery (Removable) | 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Quick Charge 3.0 (18W) & 10W Wireless Charging | |
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G
The LG V50 ThinQ 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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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 | February 25, 2019 |
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