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| Global Score | |
| 82.7 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
| 2019-11-01 | 2020-06-29 |
| 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.77 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Aurora black | Black |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 222.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 403 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.06 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 10.12 | 9.35 |
| 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 | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG G8X ThinQ is slightly better than Samsung Galaxy A21, having an 82.7 score against 76.1. Although the LG G8X ThinQ and Samsung Galaxy A21 were released with only a couple of months difference, LG G8X ThinQ's design is just a little thicker but just a little lighter than Samsung Galaxy A21. Both of these phones use the same Android 10 OS (Operating System), so both of them should provide the user very similar OS features.
LG G8X ThinQ has just a bit better processing power than Galaxy A21, and although they both have the same number of cores, the LG G8X ThinQ also has a higher amount of RAM memory. LG G8X ThinQ counts with a brighter display than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a quite smaller display, it also counts with a greater display density and a much higher resolution of 1080 x 2340px.
The LG G8X ThinQ counts with a very superior storage capacity for games and applications than Galaxy A21, because it has a slot for an external memory card that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB and 128 GB internal storage. LG G8X ThinQ captures slightly better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a way worse resolution camera, and they both have a same size aperture, the LG G8X ThinQ also counts with a lot better video definition and a larger back-facing camera sensor taking higher quality videos and photos.
The Samsung Galaxy A21 has a battery life that's just as good as LG G8X ThinQ's battery performance.
The LG G8X ThinQ costs a little more than the Galaxy A21, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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