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| Global Score | |
| 82.7 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | LG |
| Android 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 2019-11-01 | 2017-07-21 |
| 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches | 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.77 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| Aurora black | Gray |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 222.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 403 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.63 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 17.06 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 10.01 |
| 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 | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.92 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG G8X ThinQ is slightly better than the LG Q8, getting an 82.7 score against 77.2. The LG G8X ThinQ is a newer cellphone than LG Q8, but it is extremely heavier and a little thicker. Both of these devices have Android OS (operating system), but LG G8X ThinQ has the previous 10 version while LG Q8 has Android 7.0 Nougat version.
The LG Q8 has a much better display than LG G8X ThinQ, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a higher pixels quantity in each display inch and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. LG G8X ThinQ counts with a little faster processor than LG Q8, because it has a higher amount of RAM memory and a greater number of cores.
LG G8X ThinQ counts with a way bigger memory to store more apps and games than LG Q8, and although they both have a slot for an external memory card that allows up to 1,95 TB, the LG G8X ThinQ also has more internal storage. LG G8X ThinQ counts with greater battery lifetime than LG Q8, because it has a 4000mAh battery capacity instead of 3000mAh.
LG G8X ThinQ shoots a little bit better photographs and videos than LG Q8, because although it has a camera in the back with a lot lower resolution and a worse 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, and they both have a same size aperture, the LG G8X ThinQ also counts with a bigger sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
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