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LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB) vs Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794)

Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs Motorola Moto G5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G5S X LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB) 29Points
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794) Compare LG G8 ThinQ X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)

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 (G820UMB)} 29 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB) vs Moto G5S (XT1794)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)99%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (104GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x3120 pixels117%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+563 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs424 PPI
+6.1"17%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP76%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.5 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP65%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps10 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+21W40%
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.
vs15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, 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
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)6%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
ModelLG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
Other model namesVerizon LG G8 ThinQ LMG820UMB, LM-G820UMBLenovo Moto G5S Dual-Sim (3GB RAM) XT1794
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandLGMotorola
Release date4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/20198/1/2017
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)73.5 x 150 millimeters (2.89 x 5.91 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)157 grams (5.5 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.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.1" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)563 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 8.1 Oreo
User InterfaceLG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
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, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8)
Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1600/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (46, 48)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
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
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0ยตmFF
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging9W Qi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standby412 hours (17.2 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Aurora Black, Platinum Grayโ€ข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)Moto G5S (XT1794)
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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