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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-04-11 | 2022-01-11 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | -- |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| 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 | 12.00 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 | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| 10.12 | 9.9 |
| 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) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | 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
Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better than LG G8 ThinQ, getting a overall score of 89.1 against 84.3. Both of these phones work with Android operating system, but the Galaxy S21 FE has older 11 version and LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie version. The Galaxy S21 FE is a much newer and just a bit thinner phone than the LG G8 ThinQ, although it is also a little heavier.
The Galaxy S21 FE's processor is just as good as the LG G8 ThinQ one, both have a 6 GB RAM memory and the same number of cores. The LG G8 ThinQ counts with a better display than Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a greater pixels density and a higher 1440 x 3120 resolution.
The LG G8 ThinQ features a very superior storage to store more apps and games than Galaxy S21 FE, and although they both have the same 128 GB internal storage capacity, the LG G8 ThinQ also has an external memory card slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Galaxy S21 FE features improved battery performance than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity instead of 3500mAh.
The LG G8 ThinQ features a slightly better camera than Galaxy S21 FE, and although they both have a 12 mega-pixels resolution back-facing camera, the same video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a larger aperture.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is way more expensive than the LG G8 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as LG G8 ThinQ. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy Galaxy S21 FE, else you can save a couple dollars and buy the LG G8 ThinQ, letting go a couple features and specs.
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