Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.4 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | LG |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 2014-05-27 | 2017-07-21 |
| 5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches | 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Pink, Purple and White | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 155.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 10 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.45 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") 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 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.46 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 548 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG Q8 is a bit better than LG G3, getting a 77.2 score against 76.4. The LG Q8 is a notably newer phone, and it is also somewhat thinner and a bit lighter than the LG G3. These phones come with Android OS (Operating System), but the LG Q8 has a more recent 7.0 Nougat version and LG G3 has Android 5.0 version, so it gives some additional features.
The LG G3 counts with a bit better processing power than LG Q8, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, and they both have the same number of cores, the LG G3 also counts with an extra graphics processing unit. LG G3 features a little bit better looking screen than LG Q8, because although it has a bit worse pixels density and less brightness, and they both have the same exact 2560 x 1440 resolution, the LG G3 also counts with a little bit bigger screen.
LG Q8 counts with a very superior storage to install games and applications than LG G3, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal memory, the LG Q8 also has an external memory slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. LG Q8 and LG G3 both feature incredibly similar battery durations. LG Q8 counts with a little bit better camera than LG G3, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the LG Q8 also has a more MP camera, a larger back camera sensor taking better quality videos and photos and a lot bigger camera aperture for better photography and video in poorly lited situations.
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