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Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 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 M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) 10Points
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X
6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)

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 M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)} 19 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.6"8%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP114%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps25%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps
+5000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+25W19%
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.
vs21W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)19%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2408 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
400 PPIvs+563 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+24 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
ModelGalaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
Other model namesGalaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)T-Mobile LG G8 ThinQ LMG820TMB, LM-G820TMB
Country or region availableBrazilPhilippinesIndonesiaMalaysiaThailandVietnam
Brazil, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/20224/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 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.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
Display typeTFT PLSP-OLED
Screen size6.6" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2408 pixels (20:9)1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI563 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10
100% DCI-P3
Always-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 12
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.0LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)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)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
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 / Upload2000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0ยตmFF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras1080p@30fps1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(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/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging21W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported9W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy40 hours (1.7 days)23 hours
Standbyfeature not registered436 hours (18.2 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copperโ€ข Colors: Aurora Black, Carmine Red

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)LG G8 ThinQ (G820TMB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)feature not registered
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