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LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7) vs OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)

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

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Compare OnePlus 9 Pro X LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7) 08Points
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) Compare LG G8 ThinQ X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3216

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)

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G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)} 8 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7) vs 9 Pro UW (256GB)} 23 Advantages OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+563 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs526 PPI
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+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+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (106GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
P-OLEDvs+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage
Fluid 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.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1440x3120 pixelsvs+1440x3216 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
6.1"vs+6.7"10%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 16MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 50MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/1.43" inches82%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 16MP92%
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
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) 5000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAhvs+4500 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21Wvs+65W2 times
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.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
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 [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
ModelLG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Other model namesUnlocked LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM7, LM-G820QM7OnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 (Unlocked) UltraWideband
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandLGOnePlus
Release date4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/20193/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)73.6 x 163.2 millimeters (2.9 x 6.43 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/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 (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Display typeP-OLEDFluid AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1440x3216 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)563 PPI526 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display
1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 13
User InterfaceLG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11OxygenOS 13

⚙️ Processor

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
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 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
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 (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1600/150 Mbps5000/1024 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
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 (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.477mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3.3x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF
2MP monochrome f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/1.43" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraLDAF/PDAF: laser/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
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor

📸 Front camera

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
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 (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
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 (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging9W Qi wireless charging50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standby412 hours (17.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
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, Platinum Gray• Colors: Stellar Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
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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