Side-by-side technical data
LG G8 ThinQ vs LG G8X ThinQ
Comparison between LG G8 ThinQ and LG G8X ThinQ: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from LG.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
LG G8 ThinQ, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 564 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 192 g
LG G8X ThinQ, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 411,980
- against 362,730
- Display Diagonal
- 6.4″
- against 6.1″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 362,730 | 411,980 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black, Blue, Red | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 151.9 mm | 159.3 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % Best value | 83.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, MIL-STD-810G | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 21 W | 21 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 9 W | 9 W |
Display
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 391 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 564 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 1,600 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | G8 ThinQ | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LMG820QM7, LM-G820UMB, LMG820UM0, LMG820UM1, LMG820UM2, LM-G820N, LM-G820, LM-G820QM | LMG850EMW, LM-G850, 901LG, LM-G850N |
