LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between LG G7 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
IPS
IPS
1440x3120
16
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
24
MP
MP
24mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX)
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14 Advantages 
12 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Model | LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | LG G7 (US Cellular), LMG710VMX, LM-G710VMX, LG Judy | Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (8GB RAM), Samsung A920 |
| Country or region available |  USA |  (Europe) |
| Brand | LG | Samsung |
| Release date | 6/1/2018 | 10/11/2018 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.9 x 153.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.03 in) | 77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in) |
| Weight | 162 grams (5.67 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
| 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. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 563 PPI | 392 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 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) |
| 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 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 450/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25) | LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm107°FF | (quad camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2 |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5656x4240 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) | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5656x4240 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
| 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 | Not 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 (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3800 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 37 hours (1.5 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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, 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: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| LG G7 ThinQ (G710VMX) | Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.62W/kg (head), 1.28W/kg (body) | 0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |