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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G8 ThinQ X Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) 23Points
8"
OLED

2076x2152

48
MP

10mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)

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!

Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)} 23 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) vs G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)} 8 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+16GB LPDDR5X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)112%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (104GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)65%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+8"31%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MP148%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/2" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+(front) 10MP21%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4650 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
257 grams (9 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)54%
Lighter
2076x2152 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
374 PPIvs+563 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IPX8 certifiedvs+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 frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LTPO OLED / P-OLED
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
ModelPixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold GC15SXfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
USA
USA
BrandGoogleLG
Release date9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/20244/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight257 grams (9 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 10.5mm x 77.1mm x 155.2mm
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minIP68 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

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Display typeLTPO OLEDP-OLED
Screen size8" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2076x2152 pixels (1:1)1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)374 PPI563 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
HDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
System versionAndroid 14Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (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 controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10)
Geekbench: 4783 (v6)
AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8)
Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps1600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
10.8MP telephoto f/3.1112mm1/3.2"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
10.5MP ultrawide f/2.2127°1/3.4"PDAF
(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
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
Extra camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 23mm 1/3.94" PDAF)
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.94" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging75W Qi wireless charging9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered412 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
• Google Cast
• FeliCa
• Colors: Aurora Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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