LG Q8 (2017)
The LG Q8 (2017) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera16 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 564 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 146g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, July. Released 2017, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
564 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
146g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG Q8 (2017) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the LG Q8 (2017) has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the LG Q8 (2017) charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).
The LG Q8 (2017) is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
Yes, the LG Q8 (2017) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The LG Q8 (2017) SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the LG Q8 (2017) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG Q8 (2017) ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat).
The LG Q8 (2017) uses USB Type-C.
The LG Q8 (2017) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The LG Q8 (2017) has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
