Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 84.6 | 82.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | LG |
| Android 11 | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2021-08-19 | 2019-11-01 |
| 6.65 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches | 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 7.05 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| Nebula Blue | Aurora black |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 222.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2460 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 395 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 670 Prime, 64-bit, 6 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 642L GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.36 | 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 | |
| 108.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 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 (920 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 12.1 | 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 | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Nano SIM Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.8 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Motorola Edge (2021) is just a bit better than LG G8X ThinQ, getting an 84.6 score against 82.7. Both phones we are comparing use Android OS, but Motorola Edge (2021) has 11 version and LG G8X ThinQ has Android 10, so it gives you lots of additional features. The Motorola Edge (2021) construction is newer, but just a bit thicker and a little bit heavier than LG G8X ThinQ.
The LG G8X ThinQ has a bit better CPU than Motorola Edge (2021). Both have a Octa-Core CPU and a 6 GB RAM. The LG G8X ThinQ counts with a slightly better screen than Motorola Edge (2021), because although it has a bit smaller display and a quite lower 1080 x 2340 resolution, it also counts with a bit higher pixel count per screen inch.
LG G8X ThinQ features a way bigger memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Motorola Edge (2021), and although they both have the same internal storage, the LG G8X ThinQ also has a SD extension slot that allows up to 1,95 TB. The Motorola Edge (2021) features a superior camera than LG G8X ThinQ, because although it has worse 30 frames per second video frame rates and a tinier diafragm aperture which is not recommended for taking pictures or videos in low-light situations, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution, the Motorola Edge (2021) also counts with a lot better 108 mega-pixels resolution camera.
The Motorola Edge (2021) features better battery duration than LG G8X ThinQ, because it has a 5000mAh battery capacity against 4000mAh.
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