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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 98 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13, 12, 11, 10 |
| 2019-04-11 | 2020-03-06 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 7.83 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Cosmic black and Cosmic grey |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | $ 1400.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 3200 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 509 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.72 |
| 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 | 108.00 MP + 40.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 13.42 |
| 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 | 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 6.8 |
| 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 | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is better than LG G8 ThinQ, with a score of 98 against 84.3. Both of these phones use Android OS (Operating System), but the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has 13 version while LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie version. Although Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is newer than LG G8 ThinQ, it's heavier and just a little thicker.
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has just a little better performance than LG G8 ThinQ, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G also has 6 GB more RAM memory. The LG G8 ThinQ has a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, because although it has a bit smaller display and a little bit worse resolution of 1440 x 3120, it also counts with a bit better pixel count in each inch of screen.
The LG G8 ThinQ features more storage to install games and applications than Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, and although they both have the same internal memory capacity, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a SD memory card expansion slot that admits up to 1,95 TB. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G counts with a lot better camera than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not so good for capturing photographs and videos in low-light situations, it also counts with a much larger camera sensor shooting lot higher quality videos and photos, a camera with way more megapixels and a much higher 7680x4320 video definition.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G counts with a very superior battery duration than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity.
Although Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is a better device, it is way more expensive than LG G8 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the LG G8 ThinQ. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get the LG G8 ThinQ, and give up a couple features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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