Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 91.8 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-06-19 | 2019-04-11 |
| 6.40 x 2.97 x 0.32 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.53 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Prism Cube black, Prism Cube blue and Prism Cube sliver | Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray |
| Aluminum and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 381.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| Super AMOLED Plus | OLED |
| 393 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 15.38 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 64.00 MP + 32.00 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 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.21 | 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 | 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 5.0 | 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
Galaxy A71 5G has a global score of 91.8, which is a bit better than LG G8 ThinQ's global score of 84.3. Both phones we compare here use Android operating system, but the Galaxy A71 5G has older 11 version while LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie. Galaxy A71 5G is a newer and just a little bit thinner device than the LG G8 ThinQ, but it's also just a little heavier.
LG G8 ThinQ features a bit superior processor than Samsung Galaxy A71 5G. Both have the same number of cores and the same RAM memory amount. LG G8 ThinQ has a sharper screen than Galaxy A71 5G, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a better 1440 x 3120 resolution and more pixels per screen inch.
The Galaxy A71 5G counts with a lot better camera than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has lower video frame rate and a tinier aperture which is worse for low-light photos and video, and they both have the same (4K) video quality, the Galaxy A71 5G also counts with a way bigger back camera sensor and a camera in the back with a much better resolution.
LG G8 ThinQ counts with a greater storage capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, and although they both have exactly the same internal storage, the LG G8 ThinQ also has an external SD slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. Galaxy A71 5G has greater battery performance than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 4500mAh battery size against 3500mAh.
Although Galaxy A71 5G is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the LG G8 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the LG G8 ThinQ. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy LG G8 ThinQ, letting go a few specs and features, but you will get the most out of your money.
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