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| Global Score | |
| 75.7 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | |
| Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-04-21 | 2019-04-11 |
| 6.64 x 3.07 x 0.38 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 7.69 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Hot Rod red and Eclipse black | Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 579.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 385 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 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 | |
| 64.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (480 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.32 | 10.12 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, 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 |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Li - Polymer 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 | 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
The LG G8 ThinQ has an overall score of 84.3, which is better than the nubia Red Magic 5G's general score of 75.7. Despite of the fact that LG G8 ThinQ is older than the nubia Red Magic 5G, it's body is somewhat thinner and way lighter. These devices work with Android OS, but LG G8 ThinQ has 9.0 Pie version while nubia Red Magic 5G has Android 10, providing you a couple additional features.
The nubia Red Magic 5G and the LG G8 ThinQ feature similar processors, and although the LG G8 ThinQ has lesser RAM memory, they both have 8 cores. LG G8 ThinQ features a brighter display than nubia Red Magic 5G, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same brightness, the LG G8 ThinQ also counts with a higher pixel density and a better resolution of 1440 x 3120px.
The LG G8 ThinQ has a much greater memory capacity for apps and games than nubia Red Magic 5G, and although they both have the same internal storage, the LG G8 ThinQ also has an external SD slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. Nubia Red Magic 5G has improved battery life than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 29 percent greater battery size.
Nubia Red Magic 5G has a very superior camera than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not nice for shooting photographs and/or video in low-light situations, and they both have the same 60 fps video frame rate and the same (4K) video quality, the nubia Red Magic 5G also counts with a lot bigger camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a way higher resolution back-facing camera.
The LG G8 ThinQ not only is the best phones in our current comparison, but it's also a lot cheaper, making buying this phone an easy decision.
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