LG K10 (2017)
Hands On with the LG K10 and K8
LG popped out new K series devices this week. LG's K series generally represent entry-level phones. The K10 and K8 definitely fall into that category, but represent a welcome improvement in design and quality. These devices would do well with U.S. carriers as affordable alternatives to today's flagships. Though LG hasn't announced specific plans to sell the phones in the U.S., it's likely variants of them will show up eventually. Here are our first impressions.
Hands on with LG's Updated K10
LG updated its K-series phones this week, refreshing its more affordable Android lineup with improved specs and features. The K10 — the new K10, that is — adds a fingerprint sensor and spruces up the design. We checked it out.
LG Reveals Mid-Range K Series Ahead of CES
LG has announced a handful of K Series handsets that round out its roster of affordable devices. Shared features between the devices include removable batteries, Bluetooth 4.x, WiFi, support for 3G/4G networks, and support for memory cards.
- K10: The largest of the new devices, the K10 has a 5.3-inch, 720p touch display that's covered by 2.5D curved glass. The phone boasts a metal frame and measures 7.9mm thick. The K10 is powered by a 1.5 GHz octa-core MediaTek processor with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. It has a 13-megapixel main camera with a 5-megapixel user-facing camera. The K10 includes a fingerprint sensor, NFC, and the battery rates 2,800mAh. The phone will ship with Android 7 Nougat.
- K8: This slightly smaller handset has a 5-inch 720p screen and is powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor with 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. It has a 13-megapixel main camera with a 5-megpaixel user-facing camera and advanced camera functions. The K8 includes NFC and the battery rates 2,500mAh. The phone will ship with Android 7 Nougat.
- K4: Like the K8, the K4 has a 5-inch 720p screen. It is powered by a 1.1 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. It supports memory cards up to 64 GB. Both the front and rear cameras have 5-megapixel sensors, and the battery has a capacity of 2,500mAh. The K4 ships with Android 6 Marshmallow.
- K3: The smallest and least expensive of the bunch, the K3 has a 4.5-inch FWVGA display. It is powered by a 1.1 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. It supports memory cards up to 32 GB. The main camera has a 5-megapixel sensor and the front camera has a 2-megapixel camera. The K3 has a 2,100mAh battery and ships with Android 6 Marshmallow.
