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| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 82.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | LG |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-07-21 | 2019-07-02 |
| 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches | 6.11 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.15 ounces | 6.38 ounces |
| Gray | Mirror black, Mirror teal and Mirror white |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2248 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 565 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 8.91 | 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 + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.9 |
| 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 | |
| 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3550mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG G8S ThinQ has a global score of 82.5, which is just a bit better than LG Q8's 77.2 general score. Both devices we are comparing here have Android OS (operating system), but the LG G8S ThinQ has a newer 9.0 Pie version while LG Q8 has Android 7.0 Nougat. The LG G8S ThinQ body has the same thickness than LG Q8, but it's heavier.
LG G8S ThinQ has a bit better performance than LG Q8, because it has a larger number of faster cores and a larger amount of RAM memory. LG Q8 has a much better looking display than LG G8S ThinQ, because although it has a quite smaller display, it also counts with more pixels per inch in the display and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560.
The LG Q8 has a slightly better camera than LG G8S ThinQ, because although it has slower video frame rate, and they both have the same aperture and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the LG Q8 also counts with a way more mega-pixels back facing camera. The LG G8S ThinQ counts with a much better storage capacity for apps and games than LG Q8, and although they both have a SD extension slot that holds up to 1,95 TB, the LG G8S ThinQ also has 128 GB internal storage.
The LG G8S ThinQ has greater battery life than LG Q8, because it has a 3550mAh battery size.
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