Category Breakdown
Lenovo Z6
LG G8 ThinQ
Performance
77.388.6
Camera
47.467.1
Display
91.085.0
Battery
28.187.2
Build
77.681.1
Connectivity
59.075.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.067.2
Summary
- The Lenovo Z6 features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the LG G8 ThinQ has a smaller 6.1-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, but only a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Z6 is powered by the Snapdragon 730 chipset, whereas the G8 ThinQ utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855.
- The camera setup on the Z6 includes a 24 MP main sensor, while the G8 ThinQ's rear camera specifications are not provided, but it supports advanced video recording features.
- The Z6 has a 4000 mAh battery with 15W charging, compared to the G8 ThinQ's 3500 mAh battery with faster 21W charging and wireless charging capability.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, but the G8 ThinQ can be upgraded to Android 11, providing a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and backs, but the G8 ThinQ uses Gorilla Glass 6 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Z6
LG G8 ThinQ
General
Release Date
2019, July 09
2019, April 11
Announced
2019, July 04
2019, February 24
Description
For China
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
6.39"
6.1"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10
P-OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified)
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
24 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
N/A
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 74.5 x 8 mm (6.18 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
159 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Blue
Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ZUI 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Face ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

