LG G8S ThinQ
#510
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
#509Category Breakdown
LG G8S ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Performance
83.593.9
Camera
95.796.2
Display
86.189.3
Battery
87.486.7
Build
81.190.9
Connectivity
71.669.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
75.675.6
Summary
- The LG G8S ThinQ features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and Gorilla Glass 6 on the back, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip utilizes a foldable Dynamic AMOLED display, offering a unique form factor.
- The G8S has a 6.21-inch G-OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels, compared to the Z Flip's larger 6.7-inch screen at 1080 x 2636 pixels, providing a higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, but the Z Flip has a slightly enhanced Snapdragon 855+ and more RAM at 8GB versus the G8S's 6GB.
- Camera capabilities are similar with both having dual 12 MP rear cameras, but the Z Flip includes an additional ultrawide lens and a higher resolution 10 MP selfie camera.
- The G8S has a 3550 mAh battery with faster 18W charging, while the Z Flip offers a 3300 mAh battery with 15W charging.
- In terms of software, the G8S runs on Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 12), while the Z Flip comes with Android 10 and One UI 4.1.1, providing a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8S ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
General
Release Date
2019, July 02
2020, February 11
Announced
2019, February 24
2020, February 11
Description
N/A
Also available with 5GVersions: SM-F700F/DS (International), SM-F700U/DS (USA), SM-F700U1/DS (USA Unlocked), SM-F700W/DS (Canada), SM-F700N (Korea), M-F7000 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.21"
6.7"
Type
G-OLED, HDR10
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2248 pixels (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
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 (1x2.95 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
No
Camera
Main Camera
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, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth sensor)
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3550 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3550 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3Wireless
15W wiredWireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.3 x 76.6 x 8 mm (6.11 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
Weight
181 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White, Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Mirror Black, Mirror Purple, Mirror Gold, Thom Browne Edition
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/150 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 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer