Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 92.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11, 10 |
| 2019-04-11 | 2020-08-07 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.59 x 2.90 x 0.28 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Mystic bronze, Mystic gray and Mystic white |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 215.00 | $ 603.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2636 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 425 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3100 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.06 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 27.00mm 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 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 10.23 |
| 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, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 5.28 |
| 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 | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is slightly better than the LG G8 ThinQ, with a 92.3 score against 84.3. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is a newer and somewhat thinner phone than LG G8 ThinQ, but it is just a little bit heavier. These phones include Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G has the older 11 version and LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie.
Galaxy Z Flip 5G has a bit better CPU than LG G8 ThinQ, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G also has more RAM. The LG G8 ThinQ has a more vivid screen than Galaxy Z Flip 5G, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a better resolution of 1440 x 3120px and more pixels per screen inch.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G captures slightly better photos and videos than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has a tinier aperture which is worse for taking photographs or videos in low light environments, and they both have the same video frame rates, a back facing camera with a 12 MP and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G also counts with a larger back camera sensor taking better quality photos and videos.
LG G8 ThinQ has a very superior storage capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G, because although it has only 128 GB internal memory, it also counts with an external memory slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. LG G8 ThinQ counts with just a little bit longer battery life than Galaxy Z Flip 5G, because it has a 6% greater battery size.
Although Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is a better device, it costs a lot more money than 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 need that extra features and specs, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and get the LG G8 ThinQ, giving up a couple features and specs.
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