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| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 97.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-07-21 | 2019-09-27 |
| 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches | 6.33 x 4.64 x 0.27 inches |
| 5.15 ounces | 9.74 ounces |
| Gray | Cosmos black and Space silver |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| -- | $ 1980.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 7.3 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2152 x 1536 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 565 pixels per inch | 362 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8 |
| 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 | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 12.76 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.23 |
| 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), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4380mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0, EDR |
| 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 | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Fold has a score of 97.6, which is a lot better than the LG Q8's 77.2 global score. Samsung Galaxy Fold's design is newer and somewhat thinner than LG Q8's, but it's incredibly heavier. These phones have Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy Fold has newer 9.0 Pie version and LG Q8 has Android 7.0 Nougat version.
LG Q8 features a brighter screen than Samsung Galaxy Fold, because although it has a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a slightly higher 1440 x 2560px resolution and much more pixels per inch of screen. The Galaxy Fold has a much better memory capacity to install applications and games than LG Q8, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with more internal memory.
Galaxy Fold has just a bit better processing power than LG Q8, because it has a greater number of cores and more RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Fold shoots clearer pictures and videos than LG Q8, because although it has a way less MP resolution camera in the back and a lower video resolution, it also counts with a larger diafragm aperture for better low-light photos and a larger back-facing camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors.
Galaxy Fold has a much longer battery performance than LG Q8, because it has a 46 percent larger battery size.
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