Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 98 | 84.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| Android 13, 12, 11, 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-03-06 | 2019-04-11 |
| 6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches | 5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches |
| 7.83 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Cosmic black and Cosmic grey | 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 |
| $ 1400.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.9 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 3200 x 1440 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| 509 pixels per inch | 563 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.72 | 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 | |
| 108.00 MP + 40.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.50 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) 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 |
| 13.42 | 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 | |
| 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6.8 | 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 Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has a score of 98, which is much better than the LG G8 ThinQ's 84.3 overall score. Both devices we compare here work with Android operating system, but the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has an older 13 version and LG G8 ThinQ has Android 9.0 Pie. Even though Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is newer than the LG G8 ThinQ, it's a lot heavier and a bit thicker.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G counts with a bit faster processor than LG G8 ThinQ, and although they both have 8 processing cores, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G also has a greater amount of RAM. LG G8 ThinQ features a bit better screen than Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, because although it has a quite smaller screen and a little lower resolution of 1440 x 3120px, it also counts with a just a little more pixels per display inch.
The LG G8 ThinQ has a greater storage capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, and although they both have exactly the same 128 GB internal memory, the LG G8 ThinQ also has a SD memory slot that admits up to 1,95 TB. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G captures much better pictures and videos than LG G8 ThinQ, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not favorable for low-light images and video, it also counts with a lot larger camera sensor shooting much higher quality photos and videos, a lot better 7680x4320 video definition and a much better 108 MP resolution camera in the back.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G features a really longer battery lifetime than LG G8 ThinQ, because it has a 43% more battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is a better device, it costs a lot more than the LG G8 ThinQ, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the LG G8 ThinQ. If you are trying to save some money, you can get LG G8 ThinQ, letting go a couple features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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