Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 93.6 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-05-16 | 2019-04-11 |
| 6.40 x 3.04 x 0.31 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.98 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Crown silver, Majestic black and Royal gold | Aurora black, Carmine red and Platinum gray |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 342.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 3040 x 1440 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| 502 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 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 640 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 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 - Ion Battery | 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | 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, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is much better than the LG G8 ThinQ, getting a score of 93.6 against 84.3. Although Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and the LG G8 ThinQ were released with only 1 months difference, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G construction is somewhat heavier but just a little thinner than the LG G8 ThinQ. Both phones we are comparing have Android operating system, but the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has 11 version and LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie version.
LG G8 ThinQ and Galaxy S10 5G feature really similar processors, and although the LG G8 ThinQ has less RAM memory, they both have a Octa-Core processor. LG G8 ThinQ features just a bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a little better pixel density and a slightly better 1440 x 3120px resolution.
LG G8 ThinQ counts with a very superior storage to install applications and games than Galaxy S10 5G, because although it has 0 less internal memory capacity, it also counts with a SD card slot that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G captures a bit better pictures and videos than LG G8 ThinQ, and although they both have the same diafragm aperture, the same 3840x2160 video quality, the same resolution back camera and the same 60 fps video frame rates, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G also has a larger back camera sensor taking higher quality videos and photos.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has superior battery lifetime than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 29 percent more battery capacity.
Galaxy S10 5G costs a lot more than the LG G8 ThinQ, but you can get a better phone for that few extra dollars.
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