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LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW) vs Motorola Edge+

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

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Compare Motorola Edge+ Plus X LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW) 11Points
6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

108
MP

25mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge+

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G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)} 11 Advantages LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW) vs Edge+} 18 Advantages Motorola Edge+
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+403 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 PPI
+(front) 32MP28%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 25MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+21W17%
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.
vs18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (104GB available)vs+256GB (235GB available)126%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
HDR10vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
6.4"vs+6.7"5%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 13MPvs+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.33" inches92%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+6K UHD (5760x3240)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 10vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

27 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
OLED
1080x2340 pixels
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
 
ModelG8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
Other model namesLG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen LM-G850EMW, LMG850EMWLenovo Edge Plus 5G XT2061-3
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGMotorola
Release date11/1/2019, Announced: 9/6/20195/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 159.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)71.4 x 161.1 millimeters (2.81 x 6.34 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum 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.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~95.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 12
User InterfaceLG UX 9.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (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:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 339726 (v7), 411980 (v8)
Geekbench: 11251 (v4.4), 2870 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 574212 (v8)
Geekbench: 3295 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (235GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNSA/Sub6 (5, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
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-ANot supported

📷 Camera

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.49mm1.0µm
(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.481mm3x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µmAF
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.33" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm 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 on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
4K@30fps
1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Meridian
Stereo sound with dual speakers
by Waves
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)Motorola Edge+
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging9W Qi wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
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: Smokey Sangria, Thunder Grey, Baltic Gray
• Moto Actions

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)Motorola Edge+
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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