Overall Score
58.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3654)58.1
Performance(#9588)54.3
Camera(#509)52.8
Display(#5170)70.5
Battery(#9092)43.5
Build(#538)79.8
Comparisons Featuring LG Q8 (2017)
Short Review
- The LG Q8 (2017) features a sleek design with a glass front and an aluminum frame, measuring 149 x 71.9 x 8 mm and weighing 146 grams.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharp pixel density of approximately 564 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM, the phone delivers solid performance for everyday tasks and multitasking.
- The rear camera setup includes a 16 MP wide lens with OIS and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The device is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery that supports 18W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward, though not the latest.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The phone does not support 5G and lacks stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the LG Q8 (2017) combines a premium build with competent specifications for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: H970 (Europe)
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 10mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0"
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/1.9, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight146 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsTitan
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes