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LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW) vs Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)

Side by side comparison between LG G8X ThinQ vs Huawei P40 Pro+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P40 Pro+ X LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW) 11Points
6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB) Compare LG G8X ThinQ X
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)

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!

G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)} 11 Advantages LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW) vs P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)} 19 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB nano-Memory
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs226 grams (7.91 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP68 certified
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (104GB available)vs+512GB (478GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1200x2640 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
403 PPIvs+441 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"vs+6.58"3%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 13MPvs+(5 cameras) 50.5MP + 8MP + 8MP + 40MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches99%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 32MPvs+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP1%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
4000 mAhvs+4200 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21Wvs+40W90%
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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)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 [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
OLED
HDR10
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
ModelG8X ThinQ (G850EMW)P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Other model namesLG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen LM-G850EMW, LMG850EMWHuawei P40 Pro Plus 5G ELS-NX9
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGHuawei
Release date11/1/2019, Announced: 9/6/20196/6/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 159.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)226 grams (7.91 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backCeramic 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.
IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1200x2640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User InterfaceLG UX 9.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)
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, 3 processors:
2x 2.86GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 339726 (v7), 411980 (v8)
Geekbench: 11251 (v4.4), 2870 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 529687 (v8)
Geekbench: 3203 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
512GB (478GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/75 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.49mm1.0µm
(5 cameras)
50.5 megapixels
8MP periscope telephoto f/4.4240mmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom
8MP telephoto f/2.480mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
40MP ultrawide f/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8700x5800 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens23mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel2.44µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Meridian
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging9W Qi wireless charging40W Qi wireless charging
27W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: New Aurora Black
• Screen case (foldable)
• Colors: Black Ceramic, White Ceramic
• EMUI 10.1
• 90Hz and HDR10 display
• Leica optics on back camera
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Fast wireless charging 40W

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Huawei P40 Pro+ (NX9 512GB)
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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