LG K51 (K500QM7) vs LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG K51 vs LG G8S ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2020 11:02 PM, updated: 2/7/2023 4:03 PM

Compare LG G8S ThinQ X LG K51 (K500QM7) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1560

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB) Compare LG K51 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)

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!

4 Advantages LG K51 (K500QM7)	vs	24 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
+6.5"5% Larger screen	vs	6.21"
+(front) 13MP54% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+4000 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3550 mAh
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP68 certified
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+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 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
204 grams (7.14 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)13% Lighter
8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels116% Higher resolution screen
264 PPI	vs	+402 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP87% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% 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 supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

f/1.8 (aperture)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
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Model	K51 (K500QM7)	G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Other model names	LG K51 Unlocked LMK500QM7AUSATN, LMK500QM7ABPTTN, LM-K500QM7	LG G8S LMG810EA, LM-G810EA
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), South Africa, Israel
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	5/1/2020	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.92 x 166.96 millimeters (3.07 x 6.57 in)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)
Weight	204 grams (7.14 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	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 K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Panda King Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
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	300/50 Mbps	1600/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (41)	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 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 K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm1/5"115° 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm1/5"85°	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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 K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 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	Not supported	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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3550 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	22 hours
Standby	576 hours (24 days)	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Titan gray • Google Assistant • DTS:X 3D sound surround • HAC M3/T3	• Colors: Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K51 (K500QM7)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EA 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered