Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | LG |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 2016-09-01 | 2017-07-21 |
| 6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 inches | 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 4.80 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gray |
| Aluminum | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 284.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 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 |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2600mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.56 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG Q8 is slightly better than the Motorola Moto Z, with a overall score of 77.2 against 74.5. Even though the LG Q8 is newer than the Motorola Moto Z, it's just a little heavier and way thicker. Both of these devices include Android OS (Operating System), but LG Q8 has an older 7.0 Nougat version while Motorola Moto Z has Android 8.0 Oreo.
The LG Q8 has a slightly better looking display than Motorola Moto Z, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact resolution of 1440 x 2560, the LG Q8 also counts with a bit better pixels amount per inch in the display. The LG Q8's memory for applications, games, photos and videos is very similar to the Motorola Moto Z one, both of them have exactly the same internal memory and a SD extension slot that admits up to 1,95 TB.
The Moto Z has a little bit better performance than LG Q8. They have 4 GB of RAM and the same number of cores. The LG Q8 features just a bit better battery lifetime than Motorola Moto Z, because it has a 15% more battery size. The LG Q8 captures clearer pictures and videos than Motorola Moto Z, and although they both have the same video frame rate, the same 3840x2160 video resolution and the same aperture, the LG Q8 also has a camera in the back with a better 16 megapixels resolution.
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