Apple iPhone 7 Plus
#1934
LG G8X ThinQ
#1288Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
LG G8X ThinQ
Performance
57.964.8
Camera
50.950.6
Display
76.579.5
Battery
62.061.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.465.0
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 7 Plus features a solid build with an aluminum frame and glass front, while the LG G8X ThinQ utilizes Gorilla Glass 6 and 5 for enhanced durability.
- The iPhone has a 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD display, whereas the G8X offers a larger 6.4-inch OLED display with HDR10 support, providing better contrast and color accuracy.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the Apple A10 Fusion chip, while the G8X is equipped with the more advanced Snapdragon 855, resulting in superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have dual-camera setups, but the G8X includes an additional ultrawide lens and offers higher video recording options.
- The G8X also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery with wireless charging, compared to the iPhone's 2900 mAh battery without wireless support.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS, known for its smooth experience, while the G8X operates on Android, providing more customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
LG G8X ThinQ
General
Release Date
2016, September 16
2019, November 01
Announced
2016, September 07
2019, September 06
Description
Versions:A1784 (Global), A1661 (USA & China), A1785 (Japan), A1786 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.4"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Adreno 640
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Front Camera
7 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
32 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
New Aurora Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat20 1960/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
OS Version
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes