LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2022 6:24 PM, updated: 1/18/2023 3:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X LG G8 ThinQ (G820N) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare LG G8 ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
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!

22 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x3120 pixels73% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2408 pixels
+563 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	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	Not supported
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.1"	vs	+6.6"8% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP50% Higher resolution main camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps25% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21W	vs	+25W19% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)

16 million

LED flash

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

BSI sensor

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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Model	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	LG G8 LM-G820N (LGU+, KT, SKT), LMG820N	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available	South Korea	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic 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 G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	563 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 13
User Interface	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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	1600/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.0μm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4	8 megapixels
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/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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 (reversible)	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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	9W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	412 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red • DMB TV (Korea)	• Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820N)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)