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It is an inexpensive device, with very basic features, which we would recommend to all those users who want to get a normal mobile, without having to spend all their savings. This is the LG K8 2018, a device that the Korean firm LG has presented in the days leading up to the Mobile World Congress 2018 along with the LG K10, another novelty for this year.
It is a well-equipped device, at least with the minimum, that follows a line very similar to that of its predecessor, the LG K8 that we already met last year. This time, enjoy a 5-inch LCD screen and a quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM, which will come in handy for medium performance.
It must be taken into account, in fact, that this LG K8 2018 will go on the market for a value not exceeding 100 euros. The launch date will be confirmed in the coming days and we can be more specific about the price.
LG K8 2018
| screen | 5-inch 1,280 x 720-pixel LCD, 294 dpi | |
| Main chamber | 8 megapixels | |
| Camera for selfies | 5 megapixels | |
| Internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Extension | microSD up to 32GB | |
| Processor and RAM | Quad Core 1.3GHz, 2GB RAM | |
| Drums | 2,500 mAh | |
| Operating system | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | |
| Connections | LTE / 3G / 2G, Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0 Type B | |
| SIM | nanoSIM | |
| Design | Metallic frame, 2.5D curved glass, black, blue and gold colors | |
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 millimeters and 152 grams | |
| Featured Features | Fingerprint reader | |
| Release date | Not available | |
| Price | Not available |
LG K8 2018, features
The LG K8 2018 is born equipped with a good 5-inch LCD screen and a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. This results in a density of 294 dots per inch. It does not stop here. As announced in the official data sheet, the device works with a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, combined with 2 GB of RAM.
This will not provide us with a very high performance, but it will be sufficient for those users who plan to make moderate use of their equipment. Don't be overloaded with unnecessary files or applications. Internal memory can also be a bit tight. It only has 16 GB, which can be expanded, yes, with microSD cards of up to 32 GB.
In the section of the camera, the phone has an 8 megapixel main sensor. And another that we find on the front of 5. It consists of a fingerprint sensor that will allow us to identify ourselves in a faster and more secure way. The equipment also works through Android 7.1 Nougat, which is a recent version of this operating system. We are not aware of whether or not it will upgrade to Android 8 Oreo.
The battery does not have a very high capacity either. It will be 2,500 milliamps that should provide us with a day of autonomy, if the user does not make excessive use of the terminal.
LG K8 2018, price and availability
There is still nothing written about its price and availability. We know, yes, that the Korean firm LG plans to unveil the device in the European market. This means that it will also arrive in Spain. Its price, in addition, should not be very high.
Everything indicates that the LG K8 2018 will cost no more than 100 euros. Which, judging by its characteristics, is good news. We will remain attentive to the news that occurs at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in relation to these devices (LG K8 and K10) and their availability.
