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Global Score
84.381.9
Basic Information
LGSamsung
Android 9.0 Pie--
2019-04-112017-08-11
5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches
5.89 ounces7.34 ounces
Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum grayGold and Gray
Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6)--
Scratch-Resistant GlassScratch-Resistant Glass
$ 215.00$ 245.00
Display / Screen
6.1 inches5.8 inches
3120 x 1440 pixels 2960 x 1440 pixels
OLED Super AMOLED
563 pixels per inch568 pixels per inch
600 cd/m2 brightness--
No touch screenNo touch screen
9.48.9
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset
Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processorKryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor
6 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Adreno 640 GPUAdreno 540 GPU
9.639.27
Storage
128 GB internal memory64 GB internal memory
microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slotmicroSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot
17.0610.78
Camera
12.00 MP + 8.00 MP12.00 MP + 8.00 MP
f/1.50 aperturef/1.70 aperture
27.00mm focal length26.00mm focal length
0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor
3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution
1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video
10.129.79
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPALTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA
Nano SIMNano SIM
6.76.6
Battery Life
3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery4000mAh Li - Ion Battery
Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Wireless ChargingWireless Charging
5.445.92
Other Features
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, EDR
GPSGPS
NFCNFC
Fingerprint ID ScannerFingerprint ID Scanner
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor
FM Radio--

Comparison review

LG G8 ThinQ has a general score of 84.3, which is just a bit better than Galaxy S8 Active's overall score of 81.9. LG G8 ThinQ is a newer device, and it's also somewhat thinner and lighter than Galaxy S8 Active. LG G8 ThinQ has just a bit better screen than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has a little bit lower pixel number in each screen inch, it also counts with a quite better 1440 x 3120 resolution and a bit bigger display.

The LG G8 ThinQ counts with a bit superior CPU than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the LG G8 ThinQ also has more RAM. LG G8 ThinQ has a little bit better camera than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has a tinier camera sensor which provides a lower image and video quality, and they both have a back camera with a 12 mega pixels and the same (4K) video quality, the LG G8 ThinQ also counts with better video frame rate and a larger camera aperture.

The LG G8 ThinQ features a superior storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy S8 Active, because it has an external memory card slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB and more internal memory capacity. Galaxy S8 Active features a little longer battery performance than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 14% greater battery size.

Even being the best phone in our comparison, LG G8 ThinQ is also the cheapest one.




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