LG G8S ThinQ
#1382
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
#954Category Breakdown
LG G8S ThinQ
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
Performance
62.570.8
Camera
51.651.6
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
64.567.0
Summary
- The LG G8S ThinQ features a 6.21-inch G-OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels, while the LG V50 ThinQ 5G has a larger 6.4-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, but the G8S comes with options for 64GB or 128GB of storage, whereas the V50 has a single 128GB configuration.
- The camera systems are similar, but the V50 includes a 16 MP ultrawide lens compared to the G8S's 13 MP, enhancing versatility.
- The V50 also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the G8S's 3550 mAh.
- Both run on Android 9.0, but the G8S is upgradable to Android 12, while the V50 can be updated to Android 11.
- Both phones have a premium build with Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, but the V50 supports 5G connectivity, unlike the G8S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8S ThinQ
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
General
Release Date
2019, July 02
2019, April 19
Announced
2019, February 24
2019, February 24
Description
N/A
Versions: LM-V500N (Korea), LM-V500EM (Global), LM-V500XM (USA); LM-V450PM (Sprint)Also known as LG V50 Dual Screen
Display
Size
6.21"
6.4"
Type
G-OLED, HDR10
P-OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2248 pixels (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1080
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 SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.6, 49mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.4, 14mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm
12 MP, 27mm (wide), f/1.5, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3-axis OIS12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS16 MP, 16mm (ultrawide), f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth sensor)
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR10 video, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3550 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3550 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3Wireless
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
155.3 x 76.6 x 8 mm (6.11 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
159.2 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
181 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White, Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
New Aurora Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/75 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes