LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW) vs Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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Side by side comparison between LG G8X ThinQ vs Sony Xperia XZ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/24/2020 6:29 AM, updated: 11/24/2022 5:48 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ X LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) Compare LG G8X ThinQ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)

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!

26 Advantages LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.4"23% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP9% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 23MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+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.	vs	18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP68 certified
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+161 grams (5.64 ounces)19% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner
403 PPI	vs	+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

31 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Xperia XZ (F8331)
Other model names	LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen LM-G850EMW, LMG850EMW	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	11/1/2019, Announced: 9/6/2019	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 159.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 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)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Display type	OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display DCI-P3 100%	Triluminos X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	LG UX 9.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
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)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 339726 (v7), 411980 (v8) Geekbench: 11251 (v4.4), 2870 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark X: 29548
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/75 Mbps	450/50 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE 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 network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.49mm1.0µm	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5520x4140 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps	1080p@60fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz Tuned by Meridian	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	9W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: New Aurora Black • Screen case (foldable)	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G8X ThinQ (G850EMW)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)