Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 3e vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 10:45 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 5:06 PM

Compare LG G8 ThinQ X Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) Compare Huawei Nova 3e 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 (G820N)

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 Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	vs	25 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+(front) 24MP187% 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)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels82% Higher resolution screen
435 PPI	vs	+563 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.8"	vs	+6.1"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 12MP123% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps4 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
3000 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

128GB (115GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

16 million

LED flash

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

BSI sensor

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

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
Other model names	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne	LG G8 LM-G820N (LGU+, KT, SKT), LMG820N
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	South Korea
Brand	Huawei	LG
Release date	3/19/2018	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)	71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	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
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	435 PPI	563 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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-T830 MP2 900Mhz	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
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	128GB (106GB 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
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
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	300/50 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	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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, 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
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.0μm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1µm 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	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	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
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP 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	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
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
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
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (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	17 hours	19 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging 9V/2A • VoLTE	• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red • DMB TV (Korea)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)
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