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LG V50 ThinQ (V500N) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)

Side by side comparison between LG V50 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 V50 ThinQ (V500N) 09Points
6.4"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7) Compare LG V50 ThinQ X
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)

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39 Common items in both devices
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
P-OLED
+32 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
ModelV50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Other model namesLG V50 ThinQ 5G LMV500N, LM-V500N, LG V50 Dual ScreenUnlocked LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM7, LM-G820QM7
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
USA
USA
BrandLGLG
Release date5/10/20194/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 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 V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Display typeP-OLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)537 PPI563 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11

⚙️ Processor

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
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)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8)
Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
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, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkNSA (Bands 41, 260, 261)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, 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 V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
(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/1.5 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" 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 (3-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps

📸 Front camera

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
5MP wide f/2.21/5"21mm1.12µm
(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVDigital TVNot 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 V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
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 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, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered412 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Aurora Black
• LG UX 8.0
• Always-on display
• Dolby Vision and HDR10 display
• DTS: X surround sound
• 32-bit/192kHz audio
• Quick Charge 3.0
• USB Power Delivery 2.0
• DMB TV (Korea)
• Colors: Aurora Black, Platinum Gray

☢️ Radiation rate

LG V50 ThinQ (V500N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM7)
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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