Side-by-side technical data
LG G8X ThinQ vs LG Velvet 4G
Comparison between LG G8X ThinQ and LG Velvet 4G: 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 | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
LG G8X ThinQ, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- against A2DP, AVRCP, EDR, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, aptX
- Max. download speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 1,200 Mbps
LG Velvet 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 192 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 411,980 | 425,451 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 4x Kryo 385 at 2.8 GHz plus 4x Kryo 385 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.3 mm | 167.1 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % | 88 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68, MIL-STD-810G | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 21 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 9 W | 9 W |
Display
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | pOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Secondary Display | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | 4G, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, AVRCP, EDR, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, 32-bit/384kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, AVRCP, EDR, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | G8X ThinQ | Velvet 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LMG850EMW, LM-G850, 901LG, LM-G850N | — |
