LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G8S ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 1:14 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) Compare LG G8S ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)

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31 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (104GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2248 pixels163% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+6.21"29% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps15 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3550 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)36% Lighter
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
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Model	G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
Other model names	LG G8S LMG810RA, LM-G810RA	Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-i535, Galaxy S III R530
Country or region available	Argentina, Mexico	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019	7/12/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
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)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 Mbps	100/50 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	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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 (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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 hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
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 Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	3550 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	15 hours
Standby	412 hours (17.2 days)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.48W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.088W/kg (head)