• 5" (1280x720) IPS LCD
  • 1.5GB
    MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/2.2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2500 mAh

The LG K8 (2017) phone has a 5-inch (1280x720) IPS LCD screen, a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2500 mAh and the main processor is a MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 with 1.5 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductK8 (2017) (Launched 2016-12-01)
Display5" 1280x720 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 SoC
  • 1.5GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (32GB max.)
Battery2500 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 144g (5.1oz), 144.5x72.1x8 mm (5.69 x 2.84 x 0.31 inches)
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio66.2%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)294 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 3
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel13-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2500 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameMSM8917 Snapdragon 425
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.4 GHz
RAM Options1.5GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size32GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

K8 (2017) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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No. Our data shows that the K8 (2017) is NOT water-proof an has no IP-Rating certification.
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No, the K8 (2017) does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but it could be different in Abroad. We mostly track United States data.
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No, the K8 (2017) 1280x720 screen resolution is not 4K.
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No, K8 (2017) does not support Wireless Charging.
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No, the K8 (2017) does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the K8 (2017) is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the K8 (2017) is not a 5G device.
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No, the K8 (2017) does not have a USB-C port.
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Yes, the K8 (2017) has a removable battery.

LG K8 (2017) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)LG K8 (2017)Huawei P8 Lite175002000022500250002750030000325003500037500

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
XOLO PrimeHuawei P8 LiteLG K8 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017)Samsung Galaxy J3 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)Nokia 3Motorola Moto G5Samsung Galaxy J5 ProMotorola Moto C Plus15001750200022502500275030003250350037504000