LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) vs LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs LG G8S ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 3:44 PM, updated: 2/7/2023 4:03 PM

Compare LG G8S ThinQ X LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB) Compare LG G8 ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)

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!

7 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	vs	7 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+1440x3120 pixels85% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2248 pixels
+563 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+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)
+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.	vs	18W
+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
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP68 certified
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
6.1"	vs	+6.21"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP32% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
3500 mAh	vs	+3550 mAh1% 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
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

40 Common items in both devices

2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (104GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

P-OLED

+33 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Other model names	Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5	LG G8S LMG810EA, LM-G810EA
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), South Africa, Israel
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	8.4 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)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 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 G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Display type	P-OLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	563 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 12
User Interface	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
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, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
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 (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 Mbps	1600/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (46, 48)	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	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 (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3550 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	9W Qi wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	22 hours
Standby	412 hours (17.2 days)	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Aurora Black	• Colors: Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered