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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 92.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
| 2019-04-11 | 2020-07-16 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.41 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.63 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Prism bricks black |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | $ 650.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| 563 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.1 |
| 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 | microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.06 | 15.38 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") 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 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 12.21 |
| 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 |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.44 | 6.32 |
| 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
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW has an overall score of 92.9, which is much better than LG G8 ThinQ's global score of 84.3. These devices work with Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW has an older 10 version and LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie version. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW is a somewhat heavier cellphone than LG G8 ThinQ, but both are 0.33inches thick.
LG G8 ThinQ features a brighter screen than Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a greater amount of pixels per inch of screen and a better 1440 x 3120 resolution. The LG G8 ThinQ features a little better performance than Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW, although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, they both have a Octa-Core processing unit.
LG G8 ThinQ counts with a better memory for games and applications than Galaxy A71 5G UW, and although they both have the same 128 GB internal memory, the LG G8 ThinQ also has an external SD slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW takes a lot better photographs and videos than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has slower 30 fps video frame rate and a smaller camera aperture which is not nice for low light photos, and they both have the same (4K) video resolution, the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW also counts with a way higher resolution camera in the back and a much bigger camera sensor capturing lot higher quality videos and photos.
Galaxy A71 5G UW counts with better battery life than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 29% more battery capacity.
Although Galaxy A71 5G UW is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the LG G8 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG G8 ThinQ. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get LG G8 ThinQ, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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