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Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)

Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 2 vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G8 ThinQ X Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) 16Points
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) Compare Asus ROG Phone 2 X
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

ROG Phone 2 (512GB)} 16 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) vs G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)} 13 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (484GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (104GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.59"8%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP118%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/2" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+(front) 24MP187%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+6000 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+30W43%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs21W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
240 grams (8.4 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)44%
Lighter
9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
391 PPIvs+563 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 11vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
AMOLED / P-OLED
HDR10
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
ModelROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Other model namesAsus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (512GB + 12GB RAM)Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAsusLG
Release date8/1/2019, Announced: 7/22/20194/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 170.99 millimeters (3.06 x 6.73 in)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight240 grams (8.4 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Display typeAMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.59" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)391 PPI563 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features600nits[typ]
HDR10
108% DCI-P3
1ms response
HDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 12
User InterfaceROG UILG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11

⚙️ Processor

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 398936 (v7), 483248 (v8)
Geekbench: 10923 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8)
Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (484GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps1600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (46, 48)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@480fps (slow motion)
Sony IMX586 sensor
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Mono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered412 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black• Colors: Aurora Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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