LG G4
#2328
LG G7 ThinQ
#1839Category Breakdown
LG G4
LG G7 ThinQ
Performance
57.962.5
Camera
50.050.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.262.8
Summary
- The LG G4 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the LG G7 ThinQ has a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support and a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G4 is powered by the Snapdragon 808 chipset, whereas the G7 ThinQ utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both models have a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the G7 ThinQ adds an ultrawide lens and supports higher video frame rates.
- Battery capacity remains the same at 3000 mAh for both, with similar charging capabilities.
- The G4 has a plastic build, while the G7 ThinQ features a more premium glass and aluminum construction.
- Lastly, the G4 runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to 7.0), while the G7 ThinQ comes with Android 8.0 (upgradable to Android 10), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G4
LG G7 ThinQ
General
Release Date
2015, April 29
2018, June 01
Announced
2015, April 28
2018, May 02
Description
Versions: H815 (EMEA), H815TR (Turkey), H815T (Hong Kong), H815P (LATAM, South Africa), H812 (Canada), H810 (AT&T), H811 (T-Mobile), LS991 (Sprint), VS986 (Verizon), US991 (US Cellular)
Also known as LG G7+ with 128 GB storageVersions: G710EM (Global); G710PM (Sprint), G710VMP (Verizon); G710ULM (USA unlocked); G710EMW (CH, AU, NZL, HKG); G710EAW 128/6 (HKG, SGP, AU, EU); G710AWM (Canada); G710N (South Korea)
Display
Size
5.5"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, 3-axis OIS
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", no AF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (optional)
18W wired, QC3Wireless (USA)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red, White/Gold
New Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Raspberry Rose
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps or Cat15 800/150 Mbps (region dependant)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes