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| Global Score | |
| 82.7 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-11-01 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.77 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Aurora black | -- |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 222.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 403 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.06 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 10.12 | 9.9 |
| 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 | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Galaxy S21 FE is slightly better than LG G8X ThinQ, having a general score of 89.1 against 82.7. Galaxy S21 FE is a newer phone, and it's also a bit thinner and lighter than LG G8X ThinQ. Both of these devices use Android operating system, but Galaxy S21 FE has the newer 11 version while LG G8X ThinQ has Android 10 version, providing the user some extra features.
The Galaxy S21 FE and LG G8X ThinQ have extremely similar screens, they have a screen of the same size, the same display pixels density and exactly the same 1080 x 2340 resolution. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a processing unit that is just as good as LG G8X ThinQ's CPU, they have a Octa-Core CPU and the same RAM amount.
The LG G8X ThinQ features a much greater memory capacity for applications and games than Galaxy S21 FE, and although they both have the same 128 GB internal memory capacity, the LG G8X ThinQ also has a slot for SD memory cards that allows up to 1,95 TB. The Galaxy S21 FE has a bit superior battery lifetime than LG G8X ThinQ, because it has a 4500mAh battery capacity.
The LG G8X ThinQ counts with a slightly better camera than Galaxy S21 FE. They have the same video frame rate, the same resolution back facing camera, the same (4K) video quality and the same aperture.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is way more expensive than LG G8X ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as LG G8X ThinQ. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Galaxy S21 FE, but if you don't you can save some money and get the LG G8X ThinQ, giving up a couple specs and features.
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