LG Q8 (2017)
#2386
LG V20
#2482Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2017)
LG V20
Performance
67.267.1
Camera
83.783.7
Display
60.460.4
Battery
24.225.7
Build
75.877.4
Connectivity
65.865.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.548.6
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2017) features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the LG V20 has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 513 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and have 4GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both models have a 16 MP main camera with OIS and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, but the V20 offers higher audio quality for video recording.
- The Q8 has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the V20's 3200 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Both phones run Android 7.0 Nougat, with the V20 being upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, providing a more versatile software experience.
- Build quality is solid for both, with Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and aluminum frames, though the V20 is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2017)
LG V20
General
Release Date
2017
2016, October 21
Announced
2017
2016, September 07
Description
Versions: H970 (Europe)
Versions: H990N (Hong Kong); H990DS (Global Dual-SIM); H910 (AT&T); H918 (T-Mobile); LS997 (Sprint); US996 (US Cellular); VS995 (Verizon); H990T (Mexico). Also known as LG V20 Dual H990DS/H990N with dual-SIM card slots.
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 10mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0"
16 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2", no AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, PD, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm (6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
146 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Colors
Titan
Titan, Silver, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6, Cat9 (3CA) or LTE Cat12 (3CA) 600/150 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer