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LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM) vs LG G5 (VS987)

Side by side comparison between LG G7 ThinQ vs LG G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G5 X LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM) 14Points
6.1"
IPS

1440x3120

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)

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G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)} 14 Advantages LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM) vs G5 (VS987)} 4 Advantages LG G5 (VS987)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+64GB (48GB available)118%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+1440x3120 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1440x2560 pixels
+563 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs554 PPI
+6.1"15%
Larger screen
vs5.3"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 16MP34%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+159 grams (5.57 ounces)2%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.6" inches19%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

30 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
ModelLG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
Other model namesLG G7 G710AWM, LMG710AWM, LM-G710AWM, LG JudyVerizon LG G5 VS987, LG VS987
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date6/1/20183/31/2016
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 153.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.03 in)73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 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.
Not supported

📲 Display

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.1" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)563 PPI554 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17)LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm107°FF
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length30mm lens29mm lens
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
Battery typeLiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours20 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
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: Black, Gray, Blue, Red
• 100% DCI-P3 coverage
• Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant
• Always-on display
• 32-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS-X sound 7.1 channel
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Miracast
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G7 ThinQ (G710AWM)LG G5 (VS987)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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