BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)

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

7/14/2019 9:52 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 5:06 PM

Compare LG G8 ThinQ X BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1080x1620

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7) Compare BlackBerry Keyone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)

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!

4 Advantages BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	vs	26 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.3" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)8% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)12% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x1620 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels157% Higher resolution screen
433 PPI	vs	+563 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.1"36% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP133% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+21W17% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry KEYone dual-sim black edition 64GB	Unlocked LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM7, LM-G820QM7
Country or region available	(Europe), India	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	LG
Release date	8/1/2017	4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 149.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.87 in)	71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 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
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1620 pixels	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	433 PPI	563 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
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 (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	1600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 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
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	22 hours
Standby	515 hours (21.5 days)	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black/silver, Black, Bronze • DTEK system • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • LED notification • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Aurora Black, Platinum Gray
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Keyone (BBB100-7)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
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