BlackBerry Evolve X vs LG Q8 2018: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Q8 2018: 24 g lighter

Evolve X:

170 g

Q8 2018:

146 g
Width

Q8 2018: 4.9 mm narrower

Evolve X:

76.8 mm

Q8 2018:

71.9 mm
Screen diagonal

Q8 2018: 0.79 in smaller diagonal

Evolve X:

5.99 in

Q8 2018:

5.2 in
Chipset

Evolve X:

Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)

Q8 2018:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Depth

Q8 2018: 0.8 mm thinner

Evolve X:

8.8 mm

Q8 2018:

8 mm
Height

Q8 2018: 10.1 mm shorter

Evolve X:

159.1 mm

Q8 2018:

149 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Evolve X

Height:

159.1 mm +10.1 mm versus Q8 2018
Width:

76.8 mm +4.9 mm versus Q8 2018
Depth:

8.8 mm +0.8 mm versus Q8 2018
2. Q8 2018

Height:

149 mm
Width:

71.9 mm
Depth:

8 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Evolve X

170 g

+24 g versus Q8 2018
2. Q8 2018

146 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Evolve X

Screen diagonal:

5.99 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

92.6 cm²
2. Q8 2018

Screen diagonal:

5.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

74.5 cm²

Evolve X has approximately 24.2% more rectangular screen area than Q8 2018.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Evolve X, Q8 2018, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Evolve X	Q8 2018
64 GB	6 GB RAM	Unknown

Q8 2018: Original memory entry

32 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Evolve X

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB

2. Q8 2018

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - d

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Evolve X

4000 mAh

+1000 mAh versus Q8 2018
2. Q8 2018

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Evolve X2. Q8 2018

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Evolve X, Q8 2018.
Specification	Evolve X	Q8 2018
Dimensions (HxWxD)	159.1 Х 76.8 Х 8.8 mm	149 Х 71.9 Х 8 mm
Weight	170 g	146 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inch	5.2" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2160 px	1440 x 2560 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 6 GB RAM	32 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSD up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - d
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo)	Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Evolve X, Q8 2018.
Specification	Evolve X	Q8 2018
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	92.6 cm2	74.8 cm2
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	75.8%	69.8%
PPI /points per inch/	403 PPI	564 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Evolve X, Q8 2018.
Specification	Evolve X	Q8 2018
Rear camera, main	12 MP Dual	16 MP Dual
Camera specs	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.8'' 1.29µm PDAF -13 MP f/2.6 1/3.4'' 1.0µm 2х optical zoom PDAF	16 MP f/1.8 28mm (wide) 1/2.6'' laser AF 3-axis OIS -8 MP f/2.4 10mm 1/4'' no AF
Functions	LED flash	Dual-LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30/60fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	16 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	16 MP f/2.0	5 MP f/1.9 1/5'' 1.12µm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Evolve X, Q8 2018.
Specification	Evolve X	Q8 2018
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 512	Adreno 530
Antutu 7 score *	84432	58302

General specs

General specs — specifications for Evolve X, Q8 2018.
Specification	Evolve X	Q8 2018
Release date	2018 August	2017 July
Colors	Black	Titan
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	350 EUR	250 EUR
Body build	aluminum frame (7000 series)	Front glass aluminum body plastic ends

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Evolve X, Q8 2018.
Specification	Evolve X	Q8 2018
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS SBAS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0) USB On-The-Go	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE	4.2 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Evolve X, Q8 2018.
Specification	Evolve X	Q8 2018
Radio	FM radio	FM radio RDS
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound	Secondary display 160 x 1040 pixels 1.8 inches -Always-on display 32-bit/192kHz audio -24-bit/192kHz audio recording -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Evolve X, Q8 2018.
Specification	Evolve X	Q8 2018
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Wireless charging -Fast battery charging: (Quick Charge 3.0)	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) - Versions: H970 (Europe)

BlackBerry Evolve X vs LG Q8 2018