LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G8S ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/23/2023 3:04 AM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:36 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 X LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB) Compare LG G8S ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)

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!

4 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.21"2% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (104GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)8% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
P-OLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+422 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP94% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 12MP45% 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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps88% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3550 mAh	vs	+3900 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

31 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

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

OIS: Optical stabilization

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

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
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Model	G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
Other model names	LG G8S LMG810RA, LM-G810RA	Galaxy S23 5G (SM-S911B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	Argentina, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019	2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)	70.9 x 146.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
Display type	P-OLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	422 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 15
User Interface	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10	One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)
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, 4 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1231075 (v9) Geekbench: 4950 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 Mbps	3000/1920 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)	LTE Cat20 ()
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 ()
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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)	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM	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 G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + 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 G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3550 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	412 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 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: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.75W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.963W/kg (head), 1.304W/kg (body)