LG G7 ThinQ
#1839
Samsung Galaxy A23
#1809Category Breakdown
LG G7 ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
50.849.5
Display
70.572.5
Battery
61.563.0
Build
79.877.8
Overall
62.862.9
Summary
- The LG G7 ThinQ features a premium build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 has a plastic frame and back, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the G7 ThinQ offers a sharper 6.1-inch HDR10 IPS LCD with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, compared to the A23's 6.6-inch PLS LCD at 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the G7 ThinQ is powered by the Snapdragon 845, providing superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 680 in the A23.
- The G7 ThinQ's camera system includes a dual 16 MP setup with 4K video recording, while the A23 has a 50 MP main camera but is limited to 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the A23 at 5000 mAh versus the G7 ThinQ's 3000 mAh, although the latter supports wireless charging.
- Lastly, the G7 ThinQ runs on Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 10, while the A23 comes with Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, featuring One UI 6.1 for a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G7 ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy A23
General
Release Date
2018, June 01
2022, March 04
Announced
2018, May 02
2022, March 04
Description
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)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3Wireless (USA)
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
162 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
New Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Raspberry Rose
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps or Cat15 800/150 Mbps (region dependant)
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes