LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM) vs Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K8+ (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A05s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 11:17 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:04 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A05s X LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare LG K8+ (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
PLS

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

6 Advantages LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)109% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+393 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.7"34% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	U.S. Cellular LG K8 Plus LMX210ULM, LM-X210ULM, LG K8 2018	Galaxy A05s 4G SM-A057F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	USA	India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	10/18/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.882 x 144.78 millimeters (2.83 x 5.7 in)	77.8 x 168 millimeters (3.06 x 6.61 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 321704 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25)	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-45F1F	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	395 hours (16.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Urban Titan • HAC M4/T3 • HD Voice	• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green, Violet
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.58W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)