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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 2019-05-07 | 2017-07-21 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Gray |
| Plastic | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 28.00mm 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 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.01 |
| 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 | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Google Pixel 3a is just a bit better than the LG Q8, having a global score of 78.8 against 77.2. These devices use Android OS, but Google Pixel 3a has 11 version and LG Q8 has Android 7.0 Nougat version. The Google Pixel 3a construction is newer than the LG Q8's, but it is a bit thicker and just a little bit heavier.
The LG Q8 has a more vivid screen than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560px and a greater quantity of pixels per inch of screen. LG Q8 counts with a very superior memory to store more apps and games than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has less internal storage, it also counts with a SD memory slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB.
The Google Pixel 3a counts with a bit superior processor than LG Q8, and although they both have 4 GB of RAM memory, the Google Pixel 3a also has a greater number of cores. The LG Q8 takes a bit better pictures and videos than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a smaller sensor taking less light and washed colors, and they both have the same video frame rates, a same size diafragm aperture and the same video definition, the LG Q8 also counts with a much higher resolution camera in the back.
LG Q8's battery duration is very similar to the battery life in Google Pixel 3a.
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