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LG G8 ThinQ#887

Released: 2019, April 11

LG G8 ThinQ

Overall Score

67.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#887)67.2
Performance(#1033)88.6
Camera(#1107)67.1
Display(#1129)85.0
Battery(#434)87.2
Build(#727)81.1
Connectivity(#1398)75.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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 FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@60fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓

Build & Safety

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
ColorsPlatinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer