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| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-05-07 | 2019-04-11 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 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 | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.68 | 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 is just a bit better than the Google Pixel 3a XL, getting a global score of 84.3 against 78.9. These phones work with Android OS (operating system), but the LG G8 ThinQ has a more recent 9.0 Pie version while Google Pixel 3a XL has Android 11. The LG G8 ThinQ design weights the same than the Google Pixel 3a XL, but it is just a little thicker.
LG G8 ThinQ features a better looking display than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a higher display pixels density, a higher 1440 x 3120 resolution and a quite larger display. LG G8 ThinQ has a little better processing power than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have 8 cores, the LG G8 ThinQ also has more RAM memory.
The LG G8 ThinQ shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a worse video resolution, a back facing camera with less mega-pixels resolution and a tinier sensor taking less light and duller colors, it also counts with a larger diafragm aperture. LG G8 ThinQ counts with a much better storage capacity to install applications and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a SD memory slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB and more internal memory.
The Google Pixel 3a XL counts with a little longer battery performance than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 6% more battery capacity.
The LG G8 ThinQ is more expensive than Google Pixel 3a XL, but you can get a better phone for that few more dollars.
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