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LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) vs Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs Asus Zenfone 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone 9 X LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) 11Points
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) Compare LG G8 ThinQ X
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)

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!

G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)} 11 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) vs Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)} 20 Advantages Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1440x3120 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+563 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs446 PPI
+6.1"3%
Larger screen
vs5.9"
+f/1.5 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP68 certified
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(dual camera) 12MP + 16MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP121%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches67%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 12MP45%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps25%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAhvs+4300 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21Wvs+30W43%
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)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
128GB (104GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
ModelLG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesXfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5Zenfone 9z AI2202-1A028BR, AI2202-1A006EU, 90AI00C3-M000X0
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGAsus
Release date4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/20199/15/2022, Announced: 7/28/2022
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)68.1 x 146.5 millimeters (2.68 x 5.77 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
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.
IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)563 PPI446 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display
1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 13
User InterfaceLG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11ZenUI 9

⚙️ Processor

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPUOcta-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, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8)
Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1083028 (v9)
Geekbench: 4338 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 89fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1600/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (46, 48)
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
A version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
B version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
C version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedA version:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78)
B version:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
C version:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
B version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
C version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.214.4mm113°1/2.93"1.4µmAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens24mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@480fps

📸 Front camera

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
12 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/2.93" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh4300 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
30W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging9W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standby412 hours (17.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Aurora Black• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Silver

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
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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