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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 81.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-04-11 | 2017-04-21 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 5.47 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Arctic silver, Burgundy red, Coral blue, Maple gold, Midnight black, Orchid gray and Rose pink |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 215.00 | $ 173.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 568 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.06 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm 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 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 9.79 |
| 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 - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0, EDR |
| 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
LG G8 ThinQ is a little bit better than Samsung Galaxy S8, with a score of 84.3 against 81.7. The LG G8 ThinQ is a newer cellphone than Samsung Galaxy S8, although it's a little thicker and just a little bit heavier. The LG G8 ThinQ counts with a bit better CPU than Galaxy S8, and although they both have 8 cores, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a greater amount of RAM.
LG G8 ThinQ features a bit better looking display than Samsung Galaxy S8, because although it has a quite lower pixel quantity in each inch in the screen, it also counts with a quite better 1440 x 3120px resolution and a bit bigger screen. LG G8 ThinQ has a much better memory capacity for games and applications than Galaxy S8, because it has 128 GB internal storage and a slot for SD memory cards that admits up to 1,95 TB.
LG G8 ThinQ shoots a bit better photos and videos than Galaxy S8, because although it has a smaller back-facing camera sensor offering a lower image quality, and they both have a camera with a 12 MP and the same 3840x2160 video resolution, the LG G8 ThinQ also counts with better video frame rates and a bigger aperture for better images and videos in low light environments.
The LG G8 ThinQ counts with a little longer battery duration than Galaxy S8, because it has a 17 percent greater battery size.
Although LG G8 ThinQ is a better device, it costs more money than Samsung Galaxy S8, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy S8. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S8, giving up a couple features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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