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| Global Score | |
| 84.3 | 90.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-04-11 | 2021-08-11 |
| 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches | 6.23 x 5.04 x 0.25 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 9.56 ounces |
| Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray | Phantom Black, Phantom Green and Phantom Silver |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 215.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 7.6 inches |
| 3120 x 1440 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 563 pixels per inch | 372 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.72 |
| 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 + 4.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | -- |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.12 | 7.7 |
| 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 | 4400mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a global score of 90.6, which is just a bit better than the LG G8 ThinQ's 84.3 general score. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3's design is incredibly newer and much thinner, but also notably heavier than LG G8 ThinQ. Both of these phones work with Android OS (Operating System), but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has the older 11 version while LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie version.
LG G8 ThinQ has a more vivid screen than Galaxy Z Fold 3, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a lot greater pixel number per display inch and a quite better 1440 x 3120px resolution. Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a bit more powerful processing unit than LG G8 ThinQ, and although they both have 8 CPU cores, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 also has more RAM.
The LG G8 ThinQ features a lot bigger memory capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, because although it has only 128 GB internal memory capacity, it also counts with an external memory slot that allows up to 1,95 TB. Galaxy Z Fold 3 features superior battery duration than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 4400mAh battery capacity instead of 3500mAh.
The LG G8 ThinQ captures much clearer photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, and although they both have a same resolution camera in the back, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a much bigger aperture for better photography in poorly lited situations.
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