Category Breakdown
LG G8 ThinQ
Meizu Zero
Performance
88.688.2
Camera
67.138.1
Display
85.080.2
Battery
87.262.2
Build
81.182.1
Connectivity
75.451.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
67.256.7
Summary
- The LG G8 ThinQ features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and Gorilla Glass 6 on the back, while the Meizu Zero uses a ceramic frame and back, offering a premium feel.
- The G8 ThinQ has a larger 6.1-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels compared to the 5.99-inch AMOLED display of the Meizu Zero at 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G8 ThinQ is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 845 in the Meizu.
- The camera on the Meizu Zero is more versatile with a 12 MP rear camera and a 20 MP selfie camera, while the G8 ThinQ has an 8 MP front camera and lacks a rear camera specification.
- The G8 ThinQ has a 3500 mAh battery with 21W charging, while the Meizu Zero's battery capacity is unspecified but supports 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the G8 ThinQ runs Android 9.0 with an upgrade path to Android 11, whereas the Meizu Zero operates on Android 8.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8 ThinQ
Meizu Zero
General
Release Date
2019, April 11
2019
Announced
2019, February 24
2019
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)
The world's first phone with no physical buttons, speaker cutout, SIM slot or USB port.Preliminary incomplete specifications.
Display
Size
6.1"
5.99"
Type
P-OLED, HDR10
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF20 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
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@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion, non-removable
Charging Details
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
18W 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)
149.8 x 74.3 x 7.9 mm (5.90 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front, ceramic back, ceramic frame
Colors
Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

