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LG K50S (X540BMW) vs LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)

Side by side comparison between LG K50S vs LG G8X ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G8X ThinQ X LG K50S (X540BMW) 03Points
6.5"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
25Points LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7) Compare LG K50S X
6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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K50S (X540BMW)} 3 Advantages LG K50S (X540BMW) vs G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)} 25 Advantages LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+6.5"2%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (18GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
194 grams (6.79 ounces)vs+192 grams (6.72 ounces)1%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels131%
Higher resolution screen
259 PPIvs+403 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP26%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 32MP150%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
6Wvs+21W3 times
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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
ModelK50S (X540BMW)G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Other model namesLG K50s LM-X540BMW, LMX540BMWLG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen (Unlocked) LMG850QM7XAUSABK
Country or region availableBrazilCosta RicaGuatemalaPanama
Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama
USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date9/1/201911/1/2019, Announced: 9/6/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.5 x 165.8 millimeters (3.05 x 6.53 in)75.8 x 159.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersMIL-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 K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)259 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%

🤖 Operating System

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 9.0 / 10

⚙️ Processor

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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 controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 339726 (v7), 411980 (v8)
Geekbench: 11251 (v4.4), 2870 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/75 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 71)
TD-LTE (41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm115°
2MP depth f/2.41.75μm85°
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.49mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps

📸 Front camera

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Meridian
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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 K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB 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, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy18 hours20 hours
Standby504 hours (21 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
• DTS:X 3D surround sound
• Eco Playback
• Colors: New Aurora Black
• Screen case (foldable)

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K50S (X540BMW)LG G8X ThinQ (G850QM7)
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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