Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) vs LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)

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

7/14/2019 1:30 PM, updated: 2/7/2023 4:03 PM

Compare LG G8S ThinQ X Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW) Compare Sony Xperia XZs 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 (G810EAW)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	vs	20 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(front) 13MP54% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.21"19% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP93% 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
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAh	vs	+3550 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

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

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SS	LG G8S LMG810EAW, LM-G810EAW
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, India, Panama, Taiwan
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	4/1/2017	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Display type	TFT LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (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 530	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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/video 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
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
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	22mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	4.2 + A2DP	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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass 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
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	3550 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	17.8 hours	22 hours
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
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: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Sony Exmor RS camera • 720p@960fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
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