Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
OLED
OLED
1344x2992
50
MP
MP
42mp
16GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5060
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
POLED
POLED
1440x3120
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB)
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23 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (106GB available) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| LTPO OLED / P-OLED |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Digital and optical zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Model | Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL GGX8B | LG G8 LM-G820N (LGU+, KT, SKT), LMG820N |
| Country or region available |  USA |  South Korea |
| Brand | LG | |
| Release date | 8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024 | 3/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.41 in) | 71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in) |
| Weight | 221 grams (7.74 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | 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 | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 6.8" inches | 6.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1344x2992 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 482 PPI | 563 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 2000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 16 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-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 controller | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1380141 (v10) Geekbench: 4854 (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 XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| RAM memory | 16GB LPDDR5X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 1600/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (258, 260, 261) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF 48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.0μm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.31" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.2µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| Camera extras | 8K@30fps 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps 10-bit HDR | 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 42 megapixels | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4 |
| Front camera resolution | 7483x5612 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 17mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X |
| Active noise cancellation | 3 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Digital TV |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 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 |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature UWB (Ultra Wideband) | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5060 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 37W 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 charging | 23W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging | 9W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 19 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 412 hours (17.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz • Google Cast • Satellite SOS | • Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red • DMB TV (Korea) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GGX8B 128GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body) | feature not registered |