LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G8S ThinQ vs Apple iPhone 8 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 Apple iPhone 8 X LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) Compare LG G8S ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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19 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2248 pixels143% Higher resolution screen	vs	750x1334 pixels
+402 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.21"32% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP17% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps56% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3550 mAh95% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1821 mAh
+18W20% 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	15W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
128GB (104GB available)	vs	+256GB (245GB available)136% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)22% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10% Thinner
P-OLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
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Model	G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Other model names	LG G8S LMG810EA, LM-G810EA	iPhone 8 A1863 (CDMA), iPhone 8 A1905 (GSM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), South Africa, Israel	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Apple
Release date	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.21" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	750x1334 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating
🤖 Operating System
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 11
Firmware update	Android 12	iOS 16
User Interface	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
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)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 237594 (v7) Geekbench: 10214 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
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	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1864 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1864 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1897 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	32mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
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 hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
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 Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3550 mAh	1821 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	14 hours
Standby	412 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
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: Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)	iPhone 8 (256GB)
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