Category Breakdown
LG G8S ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
51.652.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.560.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
64.565.2
Summary
- The LG G8S ThinQ features a 6.21-inch G-OLED display with HDR10 support, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, also with HDR10+.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, but the S10 Lite offers more RAM options up to 8GB compared to the G8S's maximum of 6GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the G8S has a triple rear camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor, whereas the S10 Lite boasts a 48 MP main sensor along with additional ultrawide and macro lenses.
- The G8S has a 3550 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the S10 Lite has a larger 4500 mAh battery with faster 45W charging.
- Software-wise, the G8S runs Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 12, while the S10 Lite ships with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.
- Build quality differs as well, with the G8S utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 and 6, while the S10 Lite has Gorilla Glass 3+ on the front and a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8S ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
General
Release Date
2019, July 02
2020, January 03
Announced
2019, February 24
2020, January 03
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-G770F/DS (Global); SM-G770F/DSM (Russia, India)
Display
Size
6.21"
6.7"
Type
G-OLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2248 pixels (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
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, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
48 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
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, Super Steady OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3550 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3550 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3Wireless
45W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155.3 x 76.6 x 8 mm (6.11 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
162.5 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm (6.40 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
181 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3+), aluminum frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White, Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

