Background and Identification

The LG K8V, also known as the K8 V, LGVS500, and VS500, is an Android smartphone carried by Verizon and released in June 2016. The LG K8V is based on the LK K8 that is available outside of the United States, which has similar specifications in a slightly different phone body. The LG K8V was released only in black body color.

The LG K8V features a capacitive touchscreen 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels. The phone includes 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32 GB with a micro SDXC card. It features a removable 2125 mAh battery, meaning its battery's adhesive is not permanent, making repair and replacement easier than for non-removable batteries. The LG K8V includes an 8-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

The LG K8V includes the LG logo in the center of its bottom bezel, which includes an ‘L’ and a ‘G’ made to look like a human face with the letters ‘LG’ next to the logo. The LG logo is also included in the center of the phone’s backing. The LG K8V includes a volume control key and a lock/unlock key, both of which are located on the back of the device.

Technical Specifications

Models: K8 V, LGVS500, and VS500

Release date: June 2016

Body:

• Dimensions and Weight: 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.33 inches (144.5 x 72.4 x 8.4 mm), 4.71 oz (133.5 g)

• Keys: Back: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Display:

• Type: Capacitive, Multi-touch, IPS LCD

• Size: 5.0 inches, screen to body ratio 65.87%

• Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels, 294 PPI

• Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Platform:

• System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 8909

• Processor: Quad-core, 1300 MHz, ARM Cortex-A7

• GPU: Adreno 304

• RAM: 1.5GB

• Internal storage: 16GB, available to use: 9.3 GB

• Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 128 GB

• Device type: Smartphone

• OS: Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), LG UX UI

Camera:

• Rear: Single camera

• Main camera: 8 MP (Autofocus)

• Video Recording: 1280x720 (HD)

  • Features: Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing

• Front: 5 MP

Multimedia:

• Headphones: 3.5mm jack

• Speakers: Earpiece, Loudspeaker

• Features: Album art cover, Background playback

• Screen mirroring: Wireless screen share

Connectivity and Features:

• Bluetooth: 4.1

• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct

• USB: micro USB, USB 2.0

  • Features: Mass storage device, Charging

• Location: GPS, A-GPS

• Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass

• Other: UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

• Hearing aid compatible: M3, T3

Phone Features:

• Notifications: Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone

• Other features: Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval:

• FCC approval:

  • Date approved: Apr 12, 2016

  • FCC ID value: ZNFVS500

• Measured SAR:

  • Head: 0.98 W/kg

  • Body: 1.11 W/kg

  • Simultaneous Transmission: 1.34 W/kg

  • Wireless Router: 1.17 W/kg

Battery:

• Capacity: 2125 mAh

• Type: User-replaceable

Miscellaneous:

• Colors: Black

Additional Information

• LG K8V Official Verizon Page

• LG K8V Official Product Page

• LG K8V Specifications