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LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) vs Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)

Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs Google Pixel 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5 X LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) 10Points
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6) Compare LG G8 ThinQ X
6"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)

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G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)} 10 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) vs Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)} 12 Advantages Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1440x3120 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+563 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs430 PPI
+6.1"2%
Larger screen
vs6"
+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.7 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+21W17%
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.
vs18W
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP68 certified
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+151 grams (5.29 ounces)11%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
HDR10vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
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) 12.2MP + 16MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 12vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps88%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAhvs+4080 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls

32 Common items in both devices
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
P-OLED / OLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
ModelLG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Other model namesXfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5Google Pixel 5 5G G5NZ6 (KDDI Corporation)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandLGGoogle
Release date4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/201910/15/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)70.4 x 144.7 millimeters (2.77 x 5.7 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
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)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Display typeP-OLEDOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)563 PPI430 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 13
User InterfaceLG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
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 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8)
Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 288970 (v8)
Geekbench: 1635 (v5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1600/150 Mbps3000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (46, 48)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm 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
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens24mm lens
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Stereo sound
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)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 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/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh4080 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging9W Qi wireless charging12W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standby412 hours (17.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
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: Just Black, Sorta Sage
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
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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