| Physical features | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Model | ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Other model names | Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (512GB + 12GB RAM) | Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5 |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) | 
USA |
| Brand | Asus | LG |
| Release date | August, 2019 | April, 2019 |
| Depth | 9.78 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) |
| Weight | 240 grams (8.4 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant |
| System (OS) | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Hardware | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SDM855 (7nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SDM855 (7nm) |
| CPU processor | Octa-Core, 3 processors:
2.96Ghz Single-Core Kryo 485
2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 485
1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 485 | Octa-Core, 3 processors:
2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 485
2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 485
1.78Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 485 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 672Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 512GB (484GB user free)
UFS 3.0 | 128GB (104GB user free)
UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Display type | AMOLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 6.59" inches | 6.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x3120 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 391 PPI | 563 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | 120Hz, 600 nits, HDR10 | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots Dual-SIM
nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 1600/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) | LTE Cat19 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 46, 48) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
| Calling | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
• 48 megapixels
• 13MP ultrawide (f/2.4 11mm 125º) | (dual camera)
• 12 megapixels
• 16MP ultrawide (f/1.9 1/3.1" 16mm 1.0µm FF) |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| 2ª camera | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | (dual front camera)
• 8 megapixels
• 0.04MP TOF (f/1.4) |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
| Multimedia | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 version A2DP/LE | 5.0 version A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, 60Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Java / Flash player | Not supported | Not supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Face unlock
Fingerprint (under display)
| Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
Barometer
Gesture
Hall effect
Face unlock
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black
- Front/back Gorilla glass
- 120Hz display (1ms response time)
- DCI-P3 108% display
- ROG UI
- Sony IMX586 back camera sensor
- Quick Charge 4.0
- USB Power Delivery 3.0 (10W)
- DTS:X Ultra sound
- 24-bit/192kHz audio
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Aurora Black
- LG UX 8.0
- Always-on display
- DCI-P3 100%, Dolby Vision and HDR10 display
- DTS: X surround sound
- 32-bit/192kHz audio
- Quick Charge 3.0
- USB Power Delivery 2.0
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| Battery | LiPo - Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo - Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
21W |
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | • 30W (10V/3A) Fast battery charging
• USB Power Delivery | • Fast battery charging
• Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 1320 minutes | 22 hours | 0.9 day |
| Standby | feature not registered | 24720 minutes | 412 hours | 17.2 days |
| Radiation rate | Asus ROG Phone 2 (512GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |