LG K8 (RS500) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG K8 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/20/2017 10:59 PM, updated: 4/14/2020 8:50 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 X LG K8 (RS500) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS) Compare LG K8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

540x960

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 (RS500)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages LG K8 (RS500)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	234 PPI
+5"6% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2125 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
134 grams (4.69 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)3% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

24 Common items in both devices

8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HD (1280x720)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
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Model	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Other model names	LRA LG K8 4G RS500, LG K8 LRA, LG-RS500	Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos J200M/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2016	9/1/2015
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.39 x 144.53 millimeters (2.85 x 5.69 in)	69 x 136.5 millimeters (2.72 x 5.37 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	234 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)	32bit
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2125 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	12 hours
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • Flash Selfie • Knock Code • HAC M3/T3	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8 (RS500)	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	1.56W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.966W/kg (head), 0.861W/kg (body)