Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6.1"
POLED
POLED
1440x3120
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Model | Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) |
Other model names | Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-i535, Galaxy S III R530 | Bell LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820UM2, LM-G820UM2 |
Country or region available | USA | Canada |
Brand | Samsung | LG |
Release date | 7/12/2012 | 4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in) | 71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in) |
Weight | 133 grams (4.66 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | 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 | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
Screen size | 4.8" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 306 PPI | 563 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 2 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
System version | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-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 | Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 1600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100 | LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 20, 28) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | 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 | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4 |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, 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 | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2100 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 9W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | 22 hours |
Standby | 200 hours (8.3 days) | 412 hours (17.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation • USB OTG On-the-go • Smart Stay eye tracking • TouchWiz with Motion UX • WiFi hotspot • 4G Mobile Hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Aurora Black, Platinum Gray |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM2) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.48W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.088W/kg (head) | feature not registered |