LG G8X ThinQ
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Samsung Galaxy Note8
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LG G8X ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy Note8
Performance
88.677.9
Camera
96.194.3
Display
80.483.3
Battery
88.786.7
Build
81.297.5
Connectivity
75.370.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
75.967.1
Summary
- The LG G8X ThinQ features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 6 front and Gorilla Glass 5 back, while the Samsung Galaxy Note8 uses Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides.
- The G8X has a 6.4-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, whereas the Note8 offers a slightly smaller 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G8X is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Note8's Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835.
- Both phones have a dual rear camera setup with OIS, but the Note8 includes a telephoto lens for optical zoom, while the G8X focuses on a wide and ultrawide configuration.
- The G8X has a larger 4000mAh battery compared to the Note8's 3300mAh, offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the G8X ships with Android 9.0 and is upgradable to Android 12, while the Note8 starts with Android 7.1.1 and can be upgraded to Android 9.0, indicating a more recent software experience for the G8X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8X ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy Note8
General
Release Date
2019, November 01
2017
Announced
2019, September 06
2017, August 23
Description
N/A
Versions: N950F (Single SIM: Europe, Australia); N950FD (Global Dual SIM: Europe, LATAM, Brazil; Australia); N950U/U1 (USA); N950W (Canada); N9500 (China); N950N (South Korea)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note8 Duos with Dual SIM card slots.
Display
Size
6.4"
6.3"
Type
OLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPU
Adreno 640
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)
Weight
192 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
New Aurora Black
Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray, Deep Sea Blue, Star Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
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 Cat20 1960/75 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, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2