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Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G8 ThinQ X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N) 05Points
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)

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!

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N) vs G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)} 23 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP189%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)45%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)3%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2220 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels87%
Higher resolution screen
441 PPIvs+563 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.6"vs+6.1"9%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP76%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2.6" inches8%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAhvs+3500 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+21W17%
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+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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.
IP68 certifiedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
ModelGalaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
Other model names갤럭시 A8 SM-A530N, KT, SKT, LG U+Sprint LG G8 ThinQ LMG820UM0, LM-G820UM0
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date1/6/20184/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 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

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size5.6" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI563 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-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 controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2Qualcomm 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

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB 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

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps1600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, 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

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution4608x3456 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 length27mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot 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

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
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 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy19 hours19 hours
Standbyfeature not registered412 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
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: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Samsung Pay
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• T-DMB TV (korean standard)
• Colors: Aurora Black, Platinum Gray

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530N)LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.253W/kg (head), 0.798W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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