Overall Score
52.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#8379)52.5
Performance(#2463)64.8
Camera(#11793)0.0
Display(#1629)79.5
Battery(#1387)61.5
Build(#549)79.8
Comparisons Featuring LG G8 ThinQ
Short Review
- The LG G8 ThinQ features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and Gorilla Glass 6 on the back, complemented by an aluminum frame, weighing 167g.
- Its 6.1-inch P-OLED display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, providing vibrant visuals at approximately 564 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU, along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
- The camera system includes an 8MP front-facing camera, while the rear camera capabilities are limited, focusing primarily on video recording with 4K support.
- The 3500mAh battery supports 21W wired charging and wireless charging, ensuring decent longevity.
- Running Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 11), the software experience is smooth, though it lacks stereo speakers.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- Special features include a headphone jack and a variety of color options such as Platinum Gray and Carmine Red.
- The overall build quality and display performance make it a solid choice for multimedia consumption.
- However, the camera's limitations may not satisfy all users.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, April 11
Announced2019, February 24
DescriptionAvailable with 2 or 3 rear cameras (market/region dependent)Versions: LMG820QM7 (US Unlocked); LM-G820UMB (Verizon); LMG820UM0 (Sprint); LMG820UM1 (AT&T); LMG820UM2 (Canada); LM-G820N (Korea)
Display
Size6.1"
TypeP-OLED, HDR10
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main CameraN/A
Main Camera DetailsN/A
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@60fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight167 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPlatinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes