#GTUMWC2018 LG has announced three new smartphones at the MWC 2018 in the K series lineup, dubbed as LG K8, LG K10, and LG K10+. These are the 2018 version of the smartphone which LG had launched earlier. The three smartphones are mid-range smartphones with almost similar design as before but with improved specifications.
The LG K10 and K10+ are very similar, the only difference between them are the color variant, RAM and storage options. Here we are talking about the LG K10 and K10+’s design, specs, price, and availability.
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LG K10 and K10+ Full Specifications
Key specs | LG K10 | LG K10+ |
Display | 5.3 inch HD in-cell | 5.3 inch HD in-cell |
Chipset | 1.3 GHz Octa-core | 1.3 GHz Octa-core |
Memory | 2GB RAM | 3GB RAM |
Storage | 16GB, microSD up to 2TB | 32GB, microSD up to 2TB |
Camera | 13MP rear, 8MP front facing | 13MP rear, 8MP front facing |
OS | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Weight | 162g | 162g |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2/ USB 2.0/ NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2/ USB 2.0/ NFC |
Battery | 3000mAh | 3000mAh |
LG K10 and LG K10+ Physical Overview
The LG K10 and K10+ look the same. The K10+ comes with an extra color variant but almost similar design. The form factor is not different from the LG K series smartphones launched previously in India. On the front, the device comes with a 5.3 inch display with HD resolution, and a 2.5D curved glass layer.
The smartphones come with a single camera at the back with flash and the fingerprint sensor placed below it. The rear panel of the smartphone is glossy, and it is a metallic back with a brushed finish. The smartphones come with 16:9 display and there are thick bezels around the display with navigation buttons shifted to the display.
LG K10 and K10+ – Unique Selling Points
Camera
Both the smartphones; LG K10 and K10+ comes with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. For selfies, LG has added a wide angle lens so you will get a wide selfie photo instead of a regular one. Additionally, it also adds a bokeh effect in the pictures.
Performance
The LG K10 and K10 comes with an octa-core processor with 2GB and 3GB RAM respectively. The storage options on these smartphones are 16GB and 32GB on K10 and K10+ respectively. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 7.1 Nougat OS with LG UX on it. The device comes with decent hardware for its price range and provides decent performance for day-to-day usage.
LG K10 and K10+ Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the difference between LG K10 and K10+?
Answer: The only two difference between the LG K10 and K10+ is that the K10 comes with 2GB RAM / 16GB Storage and the LG K10+ comes with 3GB RAM / 32GB storage. The LG K10+ also comes with an extra color variant.
Question: What Android version does LG K10, and K10+ run on?
Answer: LG K10 and K10+ runs on the Android 7.1 Nougat with LG UX on top.
Question: What is the battery capacity on LG K10 and K10+?
Answer: LG K10 and K10+ both sports a 3,000mAh battery.
Question: What is the price and availability of LG K10 and K10+?
Answer: LG has not revealed any information about the pricing of these devices but they are expected to be launched globally very soon.
LG K10 and K10+ – Things we Like
- Battery
- Simple design
LG K10 and K10+ – Things we Dislike
- No 18:9 aspect ratio display
- Thick bezels
Conclusion
The K10 and K10+ smartphones are a good deal in a mid-range segment, and all the people who want to buy a smartphone from a good brand can consider these smartphones. The smartphones come with a metal back and good form factor which can compete with the existing mid-range smartphones. However, the LG K10 and K10+ seem outdated in terms of specifications and there are better options in the market which come with latest features such as 18:9 display, dual cameras, bigger battery and more.