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| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | LG |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-04-11 |
| 6.35 x 3.03 x 0.34 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.07 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Aurora black and Moroccan blue | Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 1520 x 720 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 267 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek Helio P22 MT6762 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.24 | 10.12 |
| 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG G8 ThinQ is better than the LG K50, having an 84.3 score against 72.2. Even though the LG G8 ThinQ and LG K50 were only released with a few months difference, the LG G8 ThinQ is just a little lighter and just a little thinner. Both devices we compare here have the same Android 9.0 Pie operating system.
The LG G8 ThinQ has a lot better looking screen than LG K50, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a lot better 1440 x 3120 resolution and a way higher pixel density. The LG G8 ThinQ has a little bit better processing power than LG K50, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a higher amount of RAM.
The LG G8 ThinQ counts with a much bigger storage to install applications and games than LG K50, and although they both have a SD memory slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB, the LG G8 ThinQ also has 96 GB more internal storage capacity. LG G8 ThinQ shoots clearer photographs and videos than LG K50, because although it has a much less megapixels camera, it also counts with a much bigger diafragm aperture to take better photos in low-light environments, a larger sensor taking higher quality videos and pictures and a much higher 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution.
LG K50 and LG G8 ThinQ count with extremely similar battery durations.
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