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LG Nexus 5X vs LG Q8 (2017)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

LG Nexus 5X
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LG Q8 (2017)
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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
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| PPI | 423 | 564 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 70.2 | 69.8 |
Platform
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 418 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | 20 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 10mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12.3 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2 | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2700 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 147 | 149 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 136 | 146 |
| Width (mm) | 72.6 | 71.9 |
Launch
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, September. Released 2015, October | 2017, July. Released 2017, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all models | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - American model | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29 - American model | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG Nexus 5X | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (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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