LG G8 ThinQ
#8379
Nokia 9 PureView
#8376Category Breakdown
LG G8 ThinQ
Nokia 9 PureView
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
0.00.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
52.552.5
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 Nokia 9 PureView's 5.99-inch display at 1440 x 2880 pixels, both supporting HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the G8 ThinQ is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 845 in the Nokia 9.
- The camera systems differ significantly, with the G8 ThinQ having an 8 MP front camera and the Nokia 9 boasting a 20 MP front camera, enhancing selfie quality.
- The G8 ThinQ has a slightly larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the 3320 mAh in the Nokia 9, with faster charging at 21W versus 18W.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, but the Nokia 9 is part of the Android One program, ensuring a more streamlined software experience, while the G8 ThinQ offers upgradable options to Android 11.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, though the G8 ThinQ is marginally lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8 ThinQ
Nokia 9 PureView
General
Release Date
2019, April 11
2019, March 15
Announced
2019, February 24
2019, February 24
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)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5.99"
Type
P-OLED, HDR10
P-OLED, HDR10
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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 & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
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
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3320 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
18W wired, PD, QC310W wireless (Qi)5W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
155 x 75 x 8 mm (6.10 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
Midnight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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 (5CA) 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, aptX
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, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No