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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 82.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | LG |
| Android 10 | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-09-10 | 2019-11-01 |
| 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches | 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 8.82 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| Glacier | Aurora black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 222.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2700 x 1800 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 401 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 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 | |
| 11.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 8.91 | 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 | |
| 3577mAh Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.52 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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
LG G8X ThinQ is slightly better than Microsoft Surface Duo, getting a global score of 82.7 against 78.8. Both phones in our current comparison include the same Android 10 OS, so you shouldn't perceive any difference regarding that. Even though LG G8X ThinQ is older and a lot thicker than the Microsoft Surface Duo, it's design is still way lighter.
LG G8X ThinQ features a screen that's very similar to the Microsoft Surface Duo one, because although the LG G8X ThinQ has a lot lower 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a quite better pixels quantity per inch in the display. The LG G8X ThinQ's processor is very similar to Microsoft Surface Duo's processor, both have 8 processing cores and 6 GB of RAM.
The LG G8X ThinQ counts with a much better memory for applications and games than Microsoft Surface Duo, and although they both have equal internal memory capacity, the LG G8X ThinQ also has an external memory card slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. LG G8X ThinQ takes better photographs and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same video resolution, the LG G8X ThinQ also has a bigger aperture and a more mega-pixels camera in the back.
LG G8X ThinQ features just a little bit longer battery duration than Microsoft Surface Duo, because it has a 12% bigger battery capacity.
Despite of being the best phone of the ones in this comparison, the LG G8X ThinQ is also a lot cheaper, which makes this phone a great choice.
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