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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 82.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-04-11 | 2017-10-19 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.17 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Black and White |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | $ 152.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2880 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | P-OLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.06 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 9.79 |
| 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 | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3520mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.44 | 5.52 |
| 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 a little bit better than Google Pixel 2 XL, having a overall score of 84.3 against 82.5. The LG G8 ThinQ design is newer and just a little bit lighter, but just a little bit thicker than the Google Pixel 2 XL. LG G8 ThinQ counts with just a little better hardware performance than Google Pixel 2 XL, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the LG G8 ThinQ also has 2 GB more RAM memory.
The LG G8 ThinQ has a little more vivid display than Google Pixel 2 XL, because it has a slightly better 1440 x 3120 resolution, a just a bit higher number of pixels per inch in the screen and a bit larger display. The LG G8 ThinQ has a way bigger storage to store more apps and games than Google Pixel 2 XL, and although they both have equal internal storage, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a SD card slot that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB.
The Google Pixel 2 XL counts with a bit longer battery life than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 3520mAh battery size against 3500mAh. LG G8 ThinQ features just a bit better camera than Google Pixel 2 XL, because although it has a less MP resolution back-facing camera and a lower 3840x2160 video quality, and they both have a same size sensor, the LG G8 ThinQ also counts with a larger aperture to take better photography and videos in low-light situations.
Although LG G8 ThinQ is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Google Pixel 2 XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 2 XL. If you want to save some money, you can get Google Pixel 2 XL, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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