LG K5 vs LG K8 (2018)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG K5
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1category wins
LG K8 (2018)
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2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
LG K8 (2018)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
LG K8 (2018)
Lighter body
LG K5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 720 |
| PPI | 196 | 294 |
| Glass Type | Asahi Dragontrail Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 66.4 | 64.4 |
Platform
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Adreno 304 (Global) / Adreno 308 (USA) |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6582 | Snapdragon 210 (Global) / Snapdragon 425 (USA) |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1.1 | 7.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA) |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.8 | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 2 MP, f/2.8 | — |
Battery
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1900 | 2500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 145 | 146.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 128 | 152 |
| Width (mm) | 71.6 | 73.2 |
Launch
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, March. Released 2016, June | 2018, February. Released 2018, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - X220 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - X220 | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG K5 | LG K8 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG K5 and LG K8 (2018) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
LG K8 (2018) packs a 2500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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