LG K8 (2018) vs LG Magna
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG K8 (2018)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
LG Magna
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
LG Magna
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 294 | 294 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 64.4 | 70.5 |
Platform
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHzQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - H502 model |
| GPU | Adreno 304Adreno 308 | Mali-400MP2 - H502 model |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 - GlobalQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | - H502 model |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1.2 | 5.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA) | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2500 | 2540 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 350 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 10 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 146.3 | 139.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 10.1 |
| Weight (g) | 152 | 137 |
| Width (mm) | 73.2 | 69.9 |
Launch
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, February. Released 2018, June | 2015, February. Released 2015, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - H502 model |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | LTE (lte model only) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG K8 (2018) and LG Magna are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
LG Magna packs a 2540 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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