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| Global Score | |
| 81.7 | 82.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | LG |
| -- | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-04-21 | 2019-11-01 |
| 5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 inches | 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.47 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| Arctic silver, Burgundy red, Coral blue, Maple gold, Midnight black, Orchid gray and Rose pink | Aurora black |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 173.00 | $ 222.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 568 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.78 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 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 | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0, EDR | 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 |
Comparison review
The LG G8X ThinQ has a global score of 82.7, which is a little bit better than Samsung Galaxy S8's general score of 81.7. The LG G8X ThinQ is a noticeably newer phone than Samsung Galaxy S8, although it is just a bit thicker and somewhat heavier. The LG G8X ThinQ has a bit better processor than Samsung Galaxy S8, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the LG G8X ThinQ also has a greater amount of RAM.
The Galaxy S8 has a slightly better looking screen than LG G8X ThinQ, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a better 1440 x 2960 resolution and a greater screen pixels density. LG G8X ThinQ counts with much more memory to install applications and games than Galaxy S8, because it has a slot for an SD memory card that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB and 128 GB internal memory.
The LG G8X ThinQ captures clearer photographs and videos than Galaxy S8, because although it has a tinier camera aperture which is not favorable for low-light images, and they both have a 0.39 inches sensor, the same 3840x2160 video quality and a same resolution back camera, the LG G8X ThinQ also counts with higher 60 fps video frame rate.
The LG G8X ThinQ has greater battery performance than Samsung Galaxy S8, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity.
Although LG G8X ThinQ is a better device, it is more expensive than the Galaxy S8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy S8. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy LG G8X ThinQ, else you can save a couple dollars and get the Galaxy S8, letting go some features and specifications.
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