Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) vs LG K8 (2017) compare
The best smartphone comparison tool: compare Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) vs LG K8 (2017) and choose the best model for you
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Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
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LG K8 (2017)
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Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) vs LG K8 (2017)
What is the difference between the Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) and LG K8 (2017)? Which one is better? The answers to these questions and many more can be found here in this detailed comparison of the two phones. Discover the differences in specs between these two desirable devices, from screen size to battery life, in the table below. We have all the information you need to choose the best phone for you.
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) | LG K8 (2017) | |
| Rating | (+) | (+) | |
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| Release date | 2014, September | 2017, April | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm | 5.57 x 5.57 x 2.78 in | 145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm | 5.74 x 5.74 x 2.92 in | |
| Weight | 149 g | 5.26 oz | 143 g | 5.04 oz | |
| Colors | White, Black | Titan, Brown | |
| Battery | 2070 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | 2500 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Approximate price | 160 EUR | 100 EUR |
Screen
| Technology | IPS LCD | ||
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 5" inc | 5" inc | |
| Screen area | 68.9 cm2 | 68.9 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 16:9 (height:width) | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 68.9% | 63.8% | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1280 px | 480 x 854 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 294 PPI | 196 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 8 MP, Single | 8 MP, Single | |
| Camera specs | -8 MP, AF, f/2.0 | -8 MP, AF | |
| Functions | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR | 720p@30fps | |
| Front camera, selfie | 2 MP, Single | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 2 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
| Chipset | - Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) | - Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm) | |
| Processor CPU | - Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | - Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| Graphics processor GPU | Adreno 305 | Mali-T720MP2 | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSD, up to 32 GB | |
| Internal memory | 8 GB, 1 GB RAM | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM 8 GB, 1 GB RAM |
Benchmark
| Antutu 7 Total |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Micro-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
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| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
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| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB Host | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 4.2, A2DP, LE | |
Music and Audio
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Others | - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Other features
| Sensors | - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | - Accelerometer, proximity | |
| Other extras |
- Digital TV (DS DTV 16GB model only) |
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| Versions |
- Also known as Motorola Moto G XT1068, Motorola Moto G2, Motorola Moto G+1 Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen.) with Digital TV |
- Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines) |
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