LG K8 (2018) vs LG X Skin
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG K8 (2018)
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LG X Skin
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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
Even
Lighter body
LG X Skin
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 66.7 |
Platform
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 304 (Global) / Adreno 308 (USA) | — |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 210 (Global) / Snapdragon 425 (USA) | — |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1.2 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA) | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2500 | 2100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.3 | 144.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 6.9 |
| Weight (g) | 152 | 122 |
| Width (mm) | 73.2 | 71.4 |
Launch
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, February. Released 2018, June | 2016, July. Released 2016, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG K8 (2018) | LG X Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG K8 (2018) and LG X Skin 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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