LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) vs LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY)
Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs LG Velvet 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
POLED
POLED
1440x3120
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
POLED
POLED
1080x2460
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY)
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34 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X |
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (100GB available) |
UFS 2.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
P-OLED |
HDR10 |
+27 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
Model | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | Velvet 5G (G900TMY) |
Other model names | Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5 | LG Velvet 5G LMG900TMY, LM-G900TMY (T-Mobile, MediaTek) |
Country or region available | USA | USA |
Brand | LG | LG |
Release date | 4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019 | 5/15/2020, Announced: 5/7/2020 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in) | 74.1 x 167.08 millimeters (2.92 x 6.58 in) |
Weight | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) | 180 grams (6.3 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: 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. |
📲 Display | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
Display type | P-OLED | P-OLED |
Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 563 PPI | 395 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 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 13 |
User Interface | LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11 | LG UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1000C (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, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC5 |
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 Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
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 | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (25, 41, 66, 71) |
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
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 Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°15mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8000x6000 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 | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
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 | Only digital 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 | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4 | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 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 | 29mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X | Stereo sound DTS:X 3D |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
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 Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
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 SlimPort® |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + 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 |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
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 (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 25W Wired fast charging Pump Express 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 9W Qi wireless charging | 9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | 412 hours (17.2 days) | 432 hours (18 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
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 | • Colors: Aurora Gray, Pink White • Detachable LG Dual-Screen (optional) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | LG Velvet 5G (G900TMY) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.46W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |