LG K8 vs LG Optimus Vu II
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG K8
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
LG Optimus Vu II
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
LG K8
Lighter body
LG K8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1024 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 768 |
| PPI | 294 | 256 |
| Screen-to-body | 66.7 | 68.4 |
Platform
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Adreno 225 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6735 | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 4.0.4 |
Memory
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2125 | 2150 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 144.6 | 132.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 157 | 159 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 85.6 |
Launch
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, February. Released 2016, April | 2013, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Cancelled |
Network
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2100 | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | — |
| edge | — | Yes |
| gprs | — | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG K8 | LG Optimus Vu II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG K8 and LG Optimus Vu II are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
LG Optimus Vu II packs a 2150 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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