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LG Nexus 5X vs LG Q8 (2017)

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

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Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Even

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

LG Q8 (2017)

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

LG Q8 (2017)

Better display

LG Q8 (2017)

Lighter body

LG Nexus 5X

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
Size (inches)5.25.2
Panel TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution Height19202560
Resolution Width10801440
PPI423564
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coatingCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Screen-to-body70.269.8

Platform

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
CPUHexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 418Adreno 530
Chipset NameQualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
Process (nm)2014
OS NameAndroidAndroid
OS Version6.07.0

Memory

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
Card SlotNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Variants16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM32GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Count12
ultrawide8 MP, f/2.4, 10mm, (ultrawide)
Wide12.3 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide)16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
FeaturesHDR
Count11
Lens5 MP, f/25 MP, f/1.9

Battery

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
Capacity (mAh)27003000
ChemistryLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired Charging (W)18

Body

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)147149
Thickness (mm)7.98
Weight (g)136146
Width (mm)72.671.9

Launch

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
Announced2015, September. Released 2015, October2017, July. Released 2017, August
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Network

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all modelsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - American modelHSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29 - American modelLTE
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTEGSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
Bluetooth4.24.2
infrared portYes
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS
RadioNoFM radio, RDS
USB TypeType-CType-C
USB Version2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5

Sound

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
3.5mm JackYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes

Features

SpecLG Nexus 5XLG Q8 (2017)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Buying advice for Algeria

Both LG Nexus 5X and LG Q8 (2017) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

LG Q8 (2017) packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

LG Q8 (2017) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

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