Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 94.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11, 10 |
| 2019-04-11 | 2020-09-18 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.27 x 5.05 x 0.27 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 9.95 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Mystic black and Mystic bronze |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 215.00 | $ 1930.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 7.6 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 372 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.1 |
| 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 | 12 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 | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") 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 | 10.45 |
| 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 | 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, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is much better than LG G8 ThinQ, getting a 94.6 score against 84.3. Both devices we are comparing work with Android OS, but Galaxy Z Fold 2 has 11 version while LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie version. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 design is newer and thinner, but heavier than LG G8 ThinQ.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 counts with a little faster processing unit than LG G8 ThinQ, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 also has more RAM memory. LG G8 ThinQ features a brighter display than Galaxy Z Fold 2, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a much greater screen pixels density and a quite better resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 captures slightly better videos and photos than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has a smaller camera aperture which is not good for low light photography and video, and they both have a back-facing camera with a 12 megapixels, the same video resolution and the same 60 fps video frame rate, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 also counts with a lot larger sensor shooting way better quality videos and photographs.
The LG G8 ThinQ features a way bigger memory to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, because although it has only 128 GB internal storage, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 counts with better battery duration than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 29% bigger battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than LG G8 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as LG G8 ThinQ. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy LG G8 ThinQ, giving up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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