LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA) vs Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)

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Side by side comparison between LG G8S ThinQ vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 1:14 PM, updated: 2/7/2023 4:03 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 X LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) Compare LG G8S ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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10 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
+128GB (104GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (48GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP3% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3550 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3330 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+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
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)2% Lighter
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels160% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+643 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.21"	vs	+6.5"5% Larger screen
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

37 Common items in both devices

2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)

6GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

P-OLED / OLED

HDR10

+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
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Model	G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Other model names	LG G8S LMG810RA, LM-G810RA	Sony Xperia 1 (NTT DoCoMo) 64GB, Sony Kumano
Country or region available	Argentina, Mexico	Japan
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 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	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Display type	P-OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 11
User Interface	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
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, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
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	1600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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
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)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (5-axis): 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)	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X
📸 Front camera
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 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 SlimPort®
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 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)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
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 (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3550 mAh	3330 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	412 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
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: Black, Gray, Purple, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G8S ThinQ (G810RA)	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
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