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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | LG |
| Android 11 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2021-09-20 | 2019-04-11 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.12 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| 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
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a score of 85.3, which is just a bit better than the LG G8 ThinQ's score of 84.3. Both of these phones use Android OS (Operating System), but Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has older 11 version while LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie version. Even though the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is notably heavier than the LG G8 ThinQ, it's much thinner and notably newer.
The LG G8 ThinQ features a bit more vivid screen than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has a quite lower resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, much less brightness and a much smaller screen, it also counts with a higher display density. LG G8 ThinQ features much more memory to store more games and applications than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, and although they both have the same internal storage capacity, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a slot for an external memory card that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB.
The LG G8 ThinQ has a processing unit that is very similar to Microsoft Surface Duo 2's CPU, and although the LG G8 ThinQ has a lower amount of RAM, they both have 8 processing cores. LG G8 ThinQ counts with just a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, and although they both have the same 60 fps video frame rate, the same (4K) video resolution and a back-facing camera with a 12 megapixels, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a larger camera aperture for better photography in low-light environments.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has improved battery life than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has 4449mAh of battery capacity.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than LG G8 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the LG G8 ThinQ. If you are trying to save some money, you can get LG G8 ThinQ, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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