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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-05-07 | 2019-04-11 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.19 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 |
| $ 186.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 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 | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 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 a global score of 84.3, which is just a bit better than the Google Pixel 3a's general score of 78.8. These phones work with Android OS (Operating System), but the LG G8 ThinQ has the newer 9.0 Pie version while Google Pixel 3a has Android 11 version. Although it's the best in our current comparison, LG G8 ThinQ is a heavier and a bit thicker cellphone than Google Pixel 3a.
The LG G8 ThinQ features a much better screen than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a little bit bigger screen, a higher pixels count in each inch in the display and a better resolution of 1440 x 3120px. The LG G8 ThinQ features a much better memory to store more games and applications than Google Pixel 3a, because it has an external memory slot that supports up to 1,95 TB and 64 GB more internal memory.
The LG G8 ThinQ has a bit faster CPU than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the LG G8 ThinQ also has more RAM memory. The LG G8 ThinQ takes a bit better videos and photos than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a tinier back-facing camera sensor, a lower 3840x2160 video quality and a back camera with lesser MP resolution, it also counts with a bigger aperture to take better photos and video in low-light environments.
LG G8 ThinQ counts with a little better battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 17 percent greater battery size.
LG G8 ThinQ costs more than the Google Pixel 3a, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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