LG Q8 (2017) vs LG U
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG Q8 (2017)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
LG Q8 (2017)
Better display
LG Q8 (2017)
Lighter body
LG U
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2560 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| PPI | 564 | 424 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 69.8 | 69 |
Platform
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core 1.14 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | — |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | — |
| Process (nm) | 14 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.0 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 13 MP |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.4, 10mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/1.9 | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 149 | 147.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 146 | 135 |
| Width (mm) | 71.9 | 73.2 |
Launch
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, July. Released 2017, August | 2016, October. Released 2016, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG Q8 (2017) | LG U |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG Q8 (2017) and LG U are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
LG Q8 (2017) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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