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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 81 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | LG |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo |
| 2019-04-11 | 2018-06-01 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 5.71 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Aurora black, Moroccan blue, Platinum gray and Raspberry rose |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 563 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | 1000 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 17.06 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 30.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.32 inches (1/3.09") 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 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 10.34 |
| 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 | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 4.96 |
| 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG G8 ThinQ has a score of 84.3, which is a little bit better than the LG G7 ThinQ's 81 score. Both of these phones use the same Android 9.0 Pie OS. LG G8 ThinQ is a newer phone than LG G7 ThinQ, although it is just a little bit heavier and a little thicker. LG G8 ThinQ counts with a bit more powerful processor than LG G7 ThinQ, and although they both have 8 CPU cores, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a higher amount of RAM.
LG G7 ThinQ has a bit more vivid screen than LG G8 ThinQ, and although they both have the same pixel density, a display with the same size and the same exact 1440 x 3120 resolution, the LG G7 ThinQ also has much more screen brightness. LG G7 ThinQ has just a bit better camera than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has a tinier camera sensor shooting lower quality photos and a tinier aperture which is not nice for taking photographs and video in low light situations, and they both have the same video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the LG G7 ThinQ also counts with a back facing camera with much more MP.
LG G8 ThinQ features a better memory for applications and games than LG G7 ThinQ, and although they both have an external SD slot that allows up to 1,95 TB, the LG G8 ThinQ also has 128 GB internal memory capacity. LG G8 ThinQ counts with a bit better battery performance than LG G7 ThinQ, because it has a 3500mAh battery size.
Although LG G8 ThinQ is a better device, it costs more money than the LG G7 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as LG G7 ThinQ. If you are trying to save some money, you can get LG G7 ThinQ, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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