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| Global Score | |
| 81.6 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| -- | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-10-19 | 2019-04-11 |
| 5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 129.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.12 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.64 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG G8 ThinQ has an overall score of 84.3, which is just a bit better than Google Pixel 2's 81.6 overall score. The LG G8 ThinQ body is newer than Google Pixel 2's, although it is heavier and a little thicker. The LG G8 ThinQ has a better looking display than Google Pixel 2, because it has a lot better 1440 x 3120 resolution, a greater pixel density and a larger display.
The LG G8 ThinQ counts with a little bit better performance than Google Pixel 2, and although they both have the same number of cores, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a higher amount of RAM. The LG G8 ThinQ shoots clearer pictures and videos than Google Pixel 2, because although it has a lower video definition and a lesser MP back-facing camera, and they both have a 0.38 inches back camera sensor, the LG G8 ThinQ also counts with a bigger diafragm aperture for better captures and video in low light environments.
The LG G8 ThinQ has a much bigger memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Google Pixel 2, and although they both have the same 128 GB internal storage, the LG G8 ThinQ also has an external SD slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. The LG G8 ThinQ features improved battery performance than Google Pixel 2, because it has 3500mAh of battery capacity against 2700mAh.
Although LG G8 ThinQ is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Google Pixel 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 2. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Google Pixel 2, letting go a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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