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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 89 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-04-11 | 2020-10-15 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 5.33 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Just black and Sorta sage |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | $ 548.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 430 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 620 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.45 |
| 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/1.70 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4080mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 6 |
| 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
Google Pixel 5 has a general score of 89, which is just a bit better than the LG G8 ThinQ's overall score of 84.3. The Google Pixel 5 is a newer cellphone, and it's also a bit lighter and just a bit thinner than LG G8 ThinQ. LG G8 ThinQ counts with a little better processing power than Google Pixel 5, although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory, they both have a Octa-Core processor.
LG G8 ThinQ has a much better screen than Google Pixel 5, because it has a little bit bigger screen, a higher 1440 x 3120 resolution and a higher count of pixels per inch in the display. The Google Pixel 5 shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has a smaller aperture, and they both have the same 60 frames per second video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the Google Pixel 5 also counts with a more MP back-facing camera and a larger back camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors.
LG G8 ThinQ counts with a very superior memory to install games and applications than Google Pixel 5, and although they both have exactly the same internal storage, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a slot for an SD memory card that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Google Pixel 5 features improved battery duration than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 4080mAh battery capacity against 3500mAh.
Although Google Pixel 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than LG G8 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the LG G8 ThinQ. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy the Google Pixel 5, else you can save some money and buy the LG G8 ThinQ, giving up some features and specs.
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