LG G8 ThinQ
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LG V30S ThinQ
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LG G8 ThinQ
LG V30S ThinQ
Performance
88.685.4
Camera
67.184.6
Display
85.088.2
Battery
87.286.7
Build
81.180.5
Connectivity
75.469.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
67.267.9
Summary
- The LG G8 ThinQ features a slightly larger 6.1-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels compared to the 6.0-inch P-OLED display of the LG V30S ThinQ, which has a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G8 is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 855 chipset, while the V30S uses the Snapdragon 835.
- The camera system on the V30S includes a dual rear setup with 16 MP and 13 MP sensors, providing optical image stabilization, whereas the G8 lacks a rear camera specification.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the G8 at 3500 mAh compared to 3300 mAh in the V30S, and both support wireless charging.
- The G8 runs Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11, while the V30S launched with Android 8.0.
- Both devices feature premium build quality with glass fronts and backs, but the G8 uses Gorilla Glass 6 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8 ThinQ
LG V30S ThinQ
General
Release Date
2019, April 11
2018
Announced
2019, February 24
2018
Description
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)
Also known as LG V30S+ ThinQ with 256 GB storage
Display
Size
6.1"
6"
Type
P-OLED, HDR10
P-OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 540
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/1.9, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)
5 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
167 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
New Maroccan Blue, New Platinum Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer