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| Global Score | |
| 74.6 | 82.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | LG |
| -- | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-03-31 | 2019-11-01 |
| 5.91 x 2.91 x 0.38 inches | 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.47 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | Aurora black |
| Aluminum and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 229.00 | $ 222.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.02 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.4 inches (1/2.5") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.57 | 10.12 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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 | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG G8X ThinQ is better than the Motorola Moto G5 Plus, having a general score of 82.7 against 74.6. The LG G8X ThinQ is a way newer and somewhat thinner device than Motorola Moto G5 Plus, but it is also somewhat heavier. The LG G8X ThinQ has just a little better processing power than Motorola Moto G5 Plus, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the LG G8X ThinQ also has more RAM memory.
LG G8X ThinQ counts with a bit more vivid display than Motorola Moto G5 Plus, because although it has a just a bit lower screen density, it also counts with a larger display and a quite better resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. LG G8X ThinQ features a much better memory capacity to store more games and applications than Motorola Moto G5 Plus, because it has a SD extension slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB and more internal memory capacity.
LG G8X ThinQ features greater battery performance than Moto G5 Plus, because it has a 33% more battery size. The LG G8X ThinQ shoots a bit better photographs and videos than Motorola Moto G5 Plus, because although it has a smaller camera sensor taking less light and washed colors and a smaller diafragm aperture which is not nice for low-light captures and video, and they both have the same video quality and the same resolution camera in the back, the LG G8X ThinQ also counts with better video frame rate.
In addition to being the best phone in our current comparison, LG G8X ThinQ is also cheaper than the Moto G5 Plus, which makes it a simple decision.
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