LG G8X ThinQ
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
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LG G8X ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Performance
88.693.9
Camera
96.196.2
Display
80.489.3
Battery
88.786.7
Build
81.290.9
Connectivity
75.369.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
75.975.6
Summary
- The LG G8X ThinQ features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 6 front and Gorilla Glass 5 back, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip utilizes a foldable Dynamic AMOLED display with a plastic front.
- The G8X has a 6.4-inch OLED display at 1080 x 2340 pixels, whereas the Z Flip offers a slightly larger 6.7-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2636 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by Snapdragon 855, but the Z Flip has a slight edge with the Snapdragon 855+.
- The G8X's camera setup includes a 32 MP selfie camera and dual rear cameras, while the Z Flip has a 10 MP selfie camera and dual rear cameras with a wider ultrawide lens.
- The G8X has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Z Flip's 3300 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 15W.
- Software-wise, the G8X runs on Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 12), while the Z Flip comes with Android 10 and One UI 4.1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G8X ThinQ
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
General
Release Date
2019, November 01
2020, February 11
Announced
2019, September 06
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
6.4"
6.7"
Type
OLED, HDR10
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
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
128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
No
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/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Charging Details
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
15W wiredWireless
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)
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
Weight
192 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
New Aurora Black
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 / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat20 1960/75 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 (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer