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| Global Score | |
| 81 | 87.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo | -- |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-08-24 |
| 6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches | 6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.71 ounces | 7.09 ounces |
| Aurora black, Moroccan blue, Platinum gray and Raspberry rose | Cloud silver, Lavender purple, Midnight black and Ocean blue |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 170.00 | $ 457.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 514 pixels per inch |
| 1000 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.7 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.54 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.60 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 30.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.32 inches (1/3.09") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.34 | 10.23 |
| 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 Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Note9 has a global score of 87.1, which is a little bit better than the LG G7 ThinQ's 81 global score. Despite being the best in this review, the Galaxy Note9 is a somewhat heavier and somewhat thicker phone than the LG G7 ThinQ. Galaxy Note9 features just a bit better hardware performance than LG G7 ThinQ, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Galaxy Note9 also has a greater amount of RAM memory.
The LG G7 ThinQ has a brighter display than Galaxy Note9, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a little bit more pixels per inch in the display and a little higher resolution of 1440 x 3120. The LG G7 ThinQ features a little bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Note9, because although it has a tinier sensor capturing less light and dull colors and a smaller aperture which is not favorable for taking photographs in low light environments, and they both have the same 60 fps video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the LG G7 ThinQ also counts with a lot higher resolution camera in the back.
LG G7 ThinQ counts with slightly more memory for apps and games than Galaxy Note9, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that supports up to 1,95 TB. The Galaxy Note9 counts with superior battery life than LG G7 ThinQ, because it has a 4000mAh battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy Note9 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the LG G7 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as LG G7 ThinQ. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note9, but if you don't you can save some money and get the LG G7 ThinQ, giving up some specifications.
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