LG G8 ThinQ
#887
Razer Phone 2
#672Category Breakdown
LG G8 ThinQ
Razer Phone 2
Performance
88.683.4
Camera
67.185.6
Display
85.084.2
Battery
87.288.7
Build
81.179.9
Connectivity
75.464.5
Audio
8.9100.0
Overall
67.272.3
Summary
- The LG G8 ThinQ features a 6.1-inch P-OLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, while the Razer Phone 2 has a smaller 5.72-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G8 ThinQ is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 845 in the Razer Phone 2.
- The G8 ThinQ has a less capable camera setup with no optical image stabilization, whereas the Razer Phone 2 includes a dual-camera system with OIS and better video recording options.
- The Razer Phone 2 also has a larger 4000mAh battery compared to the G8 ThinQ's 3500mAh, though both support wireless charging.
- For software, the G8 ThinQ runs Android 9.0 and is upgradable to Android 11, while the Razer Phone 2 originally shipped with Android 8.1 and can be upgraded to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8 ThinQ
Razer Phone 2
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)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5.72"
Type
P-OLED, HDR10
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5, oleophobic coating
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
64GB 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
N/A
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/30/60/120fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
18W wired, QC415W 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)
158.5 x 79 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
Weight
167 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
Mirror back, Rugged satin
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
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 (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 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
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (THX-certified amplifiers)
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass