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| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | -- |
| 2017-07-21 | 2016-06-10 |
| 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches | 5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches |
| 5.15 ounces | 6.53 ounces |
| Gray | Camo green, Sandy gold and Titanium gray |
| Metal | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 247.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 565 pixels per inch | 576 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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
LG Q8 has a general score of 77.2, which is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active's 75.8 global score. LG Q8 is a newer phone, and it's also a lot lighter and extremely thinner than the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. The Galaxy S7 Active's processing unit is just as good as the LG Q8 one, both have the same number of cores and the same RAM memory amount.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active counts with a little bit better looking display than LG Q8, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same 1440 x 2560 resolution and the same display brightness, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active also counts with a little bit better display density.
LG Q8 counts with a much better memory capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active, and although they both have exactly the same internal storage capacity, the LG Q8 also has a SD extension slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. LG Q8 has just a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy S7 Active, because although it has a smaller camera aperture which is not so good for shooting photos or videos in low light environments, and they both have the same video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the LG Q8 also counts with a back camera with a way better 16 mega pixels resolution.
The Galaxy S7 Active features better battery performance than LG Q8, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity.
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