LG G4
#1965
LG G7 ThinQ
#943Category Breakdown
LG G4
LG G7 ThinQ
Performance
62.983.3
Camera
82.586.0
Display
60.478.3
Battery
84.884.8
Build
71.880.5
Connectivity
62.272.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.065.8
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red, White/Gold
New Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Raspberry Rose
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer