LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)
Side by side comparison between LG G8X ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
OLED
OLED
1080x2340
12
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
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35 Common items in both devices |
UFS 2.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
HDR10 |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
+28 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
Model | G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) |
Other model names | LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen (Unlocked) LMG850QM7XAUSABK | Galaxy S8 G950F (Exynos), Samsung Dream |
Country or region available | USA | (Europe), (Global, International) |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 11/1/2019, Announced: 9/6/2019 | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 159.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in) | 68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in) |
Weight | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
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 (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 568 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 Always-On Display DCI-P3 100% | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | LG UX 9.0 / 10 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) |
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, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 339726 (v7), 411980 (v8) Geekbench: 11251 (v4.4), 2870 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 204469 (v7) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
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 | 2000/75 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 71) TD-LTE (41, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.49mm1.0µm | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4032x3024 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/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz Tuned by Meridian | Supported |
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, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
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 G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 9W Qi wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 326 hours (13.6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
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, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.44W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.315W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) |