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LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)

Side by side comparison between LG G8X ThinQ vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G8 ThinQ X LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) 08Points
6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) Compare LG G8X ThinQ X
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)

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41 Common items in both devices
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+34 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
ModelG8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Other model namesLG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen (Unlocked) LMG850QM7XAUSABKXfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date11/1/2019, Announced: 9/6/20194/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 159.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
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: 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.

📲 Display

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Display typeOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI563 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
HDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 12
User InterfaceLG UX 9.0 / 10LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11

⚙️ Processor

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (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 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 339726 (v7), 411980 (v8)
Geekbench: 11251 (v4.4), 2870 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8)
Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/75 Mbps1600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 71)
TD-LTE (41, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (46, 48)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.49mm1.0µm
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps

📸 Front camera

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Meridian
Mono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
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 (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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 (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging9W Qi wireless charging9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy20 hours22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered412 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Aurora Black

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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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