LG G5 (H840) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)

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Side by side comparison between LG G5 vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 9:47 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 5:06 PM

Compare LG G8 ThinQ X LG G5 (H840) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

19Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) Compare LG G5 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 (G820QM5)

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4 Advantages LG G5 (H840)	vs	19 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1440x2560 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
554 PPI	vs	+563 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"	vs	+6.1"15% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP17% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% 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 7.0 Nougat	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	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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	+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

Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

1/2.6" inches

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Other model names	LG G5 SE, LG G5 Lite, LG-H840, LGH840	Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	3/31/2016	4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)	71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 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
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.3" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.1% (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)	554 PPI	563 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz 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	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	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
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17)	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (46, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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/2.0 (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
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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/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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 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	20 hours	22 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Aurora Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G5 (H840)	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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