Apple iPhone SE
#2866
LG G8 ThinQ
#8379Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE
LG G8 ThinQ
Performance
54.364.8
Camera
45.40.0
Display
76.579.5
Battery
59.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.852.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE features a compact 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, while the LG G8 ThinQ offers a larger 6.1-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone SE is powered by the Apple A9 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the G8 ThinQ utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855 with an octa-core CPU, resulting in superior multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the iPhone SE is a 12 MP rear shooter, capable of 4K video recording, while the G8 ThinQ has a more advanced camera system with an 8 MP front camera and enhanced video recording features.
- Battery capacity is notably higher in the G8 ThinQ at 3500 mAh compared to the iPhone SE's 1624 mAh, and it supports wireless charging, unlike the iPhone SE.
- Software-wise, the iPhone SE runs iOS, which is known for its smooth user experience, while the G8 ThinQ operates on Android, offering more customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE
LG G8 ThinQ
General
Release Date
2016, March 31
2019, April 11
Announced
2016, March 21
2019, February 24
Description
Supported LTE Networks
Available 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
Size
4"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
P-OLED, HDR10
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
640
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Adreno 640
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
N/A
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
N/A
Front Camera
1.2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@60fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1624 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
113 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
OS Version
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Face ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes