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| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 82.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 10 | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-06-29 | 2019-11-01 |
| 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches | 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.81 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| Black | Aurora black |
| Plastic and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 194.00 | $ 222.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1600 x 720 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 270 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Mediatek Helio P35 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| PowerVR GE8320 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 9.84 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.35 | 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 | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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 | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG G8X ThinQ is a little bit better than Galaxy A21, with a general score of 82.7 against 76.1. Both devices in this review include the same Android 10 OS (Operating System), so they should provide the same OS features. The LG G8X ThinQ design is a little bit lighter but a little bit thicker than the Galaxy A21, and both of them were only released with a couple of months difference.
LG G8X ThinQ has a little faster CPU than Samsung Galaxy A21, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the LG G8X ThinQ also has more RAM memory. The LG G8X ThinQ counts with a more vivid screen than Galaxy A21, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a higher pixel quantity in each inch of screen and a way higher resolution of 1080 x 2340px.
LG G8X ThinQ has a way bigger memory capacity for applications and games than Galaxy A21, because it has a SD extension slot that admits up to 1,95 TB and more internal memory. LG G8X ThinQ features a slightly better camera than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a much less mega-pixels back facing camera, and they both have the same diafragm aperture, the LG G8X ThinQ also counts with a bigger back camera sensor taking higher quality videos and photographs and a much better 3840x2160 video quality.
The LG G8X ThinQ has a battery duration that's just as good as the Galaxy A21 one.
LG G8X ThinQ costs a little more than the Galaxy A21, but you can get a better phone for that few extra dollars.
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