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LG K8 2018 And K10 2018 Officially Launched

LG has launched the LG K8 2018 and LG K10 2018 ahead of MWC 2018. However, these smartphones will be showcased at MWC in LG Booth. The newly launched smartphones are the successors of LG K8 2017 and LG K10 2017, which packs in entry-level hardware.

Along with these smartphones, LG has also announced the LG K10+ 2018 and LG K10 2018 as well.

Design:

In terms of design, both smartphones feature a unibody metallic design with metal U frame. The smartphones look a bit similar to that of the last generation K series smartphone from LG. However, with a new paint finish, which gives a premium look.

Features:

The fingerprint scanner on the back of LG K8 2018 and LG K10 2018 doubles as a camera trigger button, which aids to capture photos quickly. The company calls this feature as “Smart Rear Key”.

The cameras on these smartphones get new tricks like Auto Shot, Gesture Shot, and Flash for the front-facing camera. The noise reduction feature helps to take great photos under low lightening condition with HDR capability.

The new feature called “Time Helper” comes in handy, which keeps the count using flash. The new “Flash Jump Shot” helps to create a fun GIF by stitching up photos taken after every three seconds up to 20 seconds.

Specifications of LG K8 2018:

The LG K8 2018 has a 5 inch 720p IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by unknown 1.3 GHz Quad-core chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, with an option for storage expansion via micro SD card.

The device houses an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera with LED flash. It has all the standard features like 3.5 mm headphone jack, fingerprint scanner. Out of the box, the smartphone runs on Android 7.1.2 OS with plenty of customisation. Finally, the smartphones come with a 2500 mAh removal battery with no support for fast charging.

Specifications of LG K10 2018:

The LG K10 2018 has a 5.3-inch 720p In-cell IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the smartphone runs on unknown 1.5GHz Octa-core processor with either 2GB or 3GB RAM and 16GB or 32GB onboard storage. The micro SD card on K10 2018 supports memory expansion up to 2TB.

In terms of optics, the smartphone packs in an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera assisted by an LED flash. The video recording on the front-facing camera is limited to 720p, whereas the main camera can record up to 1080p resolution. The smartphone is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat with custom LG skin on top.

Unlike the K8 2018, the 3000 mAh battery on the K10 2018 is non-user replaceable with no mention of fast charging support.

Conclusion:

The LG K8 2018 and the LG K10 2018 has a modern design, however, the thick bezels and the 16:9 aspect ratio display is a bit disappointment.

February 22, 2018
Hands On LG K7 and K10 LTE

LG has just launched the K7 LTE and K10 LTE variants in India, for Rs. 9500 and Rs. 13500 respectively. For the specs available on these handsets, they cost a lot more than most of the competition.

The K7 features a 5.0 inch 480 x 854 pixel IPS display, Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 chipset with Quadcore 1.1 GHz along with 8GB Storage and 1.5 GB RAM. The phone has a 8 MP primary Camera that shoots 720p video and a 5 MP front camera.

The build of the phone is exciting and feels premium, the display is shabby for the price, offering roughly 191 ppi. The back panel adds a lot of grip, and the overall form factor fits well in the hands.

The K10, on the other hand has an entirely different back panel which looks and feels a whole lot better than the one on the K7. Specs wise a 5.2 inch 1280 x 720 px display, Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 with Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53, Adreno 306 GPU. The Phone will come with 16 GB Storage and 1.5 GB RAM. The K10 on the back has a bigger sensor with 13 MP, f/2.2 and autofocus while the front gets a 8 MP camera both offering a maximum of 1080p video.

While both these phones feature a 2.5D arc screen which curves out to the edge, only the K10 comes with an included cover offers Galaxy S7 type Edge notifications, with the use of the cover.

LG’s plans seem unsure with the K series and with such high pricing, we are not sure if people will even look to buy these handsets, thanks to mighty competition of the LeEco and Xiaomi variety.

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April 14, 2016
LG K10 and K4 Smartphones to Launch Globally

LG unveiled the K10 at CES early this month and launched the device in South Korea last week. Now, LG has announced that the K10 along with the K4 will roll out globally in the coming weeks. LG says the handsets will be available in Europe this week and will be launched in Latin America, Middle East and Asia in the coming weeks.

Specifications of the K10 model launched in Korea reveal the device to have a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, backed by 1.5GB of RAM, while internal memory is 16GB. In terms of camera, the device sports a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter.

The measurement of the phone will be 146.6 × 74.8 × 8.8mm and it will weigh 140g. On the outside will be a nice 5.3 inch, 720p display. The phone will come equipped with Android 5.1 Lolipop, and will pack a 2300 mAh battery to keep it going through the day. Connectivity options on the much-awaited phone include Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, USB 2.0, and Micro SD. It will be available in three color options Indigo, Black, and White.

Pricing of the K10 is set at a tag of KRW 200,000( Approx Rs 11,037), but expect it to be priced a bit higher when it hits Indian shores.

Meanwhile, the K4 is powered by a MediaTek MT6735M SoC and sports a 4.5-inch (480 x 854 pixel resolution) IPS display. RAM is at 1GB, while internal memory is 8GB, which is expandable. The device packs in a 1,940mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the K4 features a 5MP rear unit and a 2MP front. Offering dual-SIM functionality and 4G LTE support, the handset runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. It measures 131.9 x 66.7 x 8.9mm and weighs in at 120g. No word yet on the pricing of the K4.

January 28, 2016