HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)

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Side by side comparison between HTC U11 vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 9:11 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 5:06 PM

Compare LG G8 ThinQ X HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
SLCD5

1440x2560

12.2
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8) Compare HTC U11 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 (G820QM8)

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!

5 Advantages HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	vs	17 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
+128GB (115GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (104GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP92% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)1% Lighter
TFT Super LCD 5	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1440x2560 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
534 PPI	vs	+563 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.1"11% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP130% Higher resolution main camera
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.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps100% 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
3000 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Waterproof (IP?)	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

6GB LPDDR4 / 6GB LPDDR4X

16 million

Only digital zoom

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

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

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

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Other model names	HTC U11 Dual-Sim 6GB RAM, HTC Ocean	Amazon LG G8 ThinQ (Alexa Hands-Free), LMG820QM8, LM-G820QM8
Country or region available	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan	USA
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	6/1/2017	4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 153.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.06 in)	71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	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
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	P-OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	563 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
System version	Android 7.1 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
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	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
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/75 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	CDMA 800 (U-3w), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version (U-3u): UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version (U-3w): CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 Global version (U-3u): LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,38,41) China version (U-3w): LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,38,41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 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/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	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	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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope 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
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	24.5 hours (1 days)	22 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
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: Black, White, Silver, Blue, Solar Red • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum and glass body • 3D glass screen • Amazon Alexa • Plastic case included • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion 1080p@120fps • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min	• Colors: Aurora Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM8)
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