LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)

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Side by side comparison between LG G7 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2018 10:30 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 6:57 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

1440x3120

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) Compare LG G7 ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)

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!

8 Advantages LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1440x3120 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1440x2960 pixels
+6.1"5% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 16MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.7 (aperture)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP68 certified
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
563 PPI	vs	+568 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches22% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device

39 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

64GB (48GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

+32 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
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Model	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Other model names	LG G7 Dual-sim, LMG710EMW, LM-G710EMW, LG Judy	Galaxy S8 Duos G950FD (Exynos), Samsung Dream
Country or region available	Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand	(Global, International), Brazil, Singapore
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 153.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.03 in)	68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	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.	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	563 PPI	568 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
🤖 Operating System
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 204469 (v7)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm107°FF	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	326 hours (13.6 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, 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: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G7 ThinQ (G710EMW)	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.424W/kg (head), 0.706W/kg (body)	0.44W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.274W/kg (head), 1.538W/kg (body)	0.315W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)