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| Global Score | |
| 80.7 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| -- | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2018-10-18 | 2019-04-11 |
| 6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.49 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Black, Pink and White | Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 194.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 522 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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 | |
| 3430mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 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
The LG G8 ThinQ has an overall score of 84.3, which is a bit better than the Google Pixel 3 XL's 80.7 overall score. Even though LG G8 ThinQ and Google Pixel 3 XL were released with only a couple months difference, LG G8 ThinQ's body is a bit thicker but also just a little lighter. The LG G8 ThinQ features a little more vivid screen than Google Pixel 3 XL, because although it has a quite smaller display, it also counts with a bit higher 1440 x 3120px resolution and a little bit better screen density.
The LG G8 ThinQ has a much greater memory for games and applications than Google Pixel 3 XL, because it has a slot for an external memory card that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB and more internal storage. LG G8 ThinQ counts with a little faster processor than Google Pixel 3 XL, and although they both have 8 CPU cores, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a larger amount of RAM.
LG G8 ThinQ captures a little bit better photos and videos than Google Pixel 3 XL, because although it has a smaller camera sensor shooting lower quality videos and pictures, a lesser mega pixels resolution camera and a worse 3840x2160 video quality, it also counts with a larger diafragm aperture to capture better photos and video in low light situations.
LG G8 ThinQ counts with a battery duration that is just as good as Google Pixel 3 XL's battery duration, although the LG G8 ThinQ also has a 2 percent larger battery capacity.
The LG G8 ThinQ costs a little more than Google Pixel 3 XL, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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