LG Q8 (2017)
#3654
LG V20
#3819Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2017)
LG V20
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
52.850.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.157.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/1.9, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/1.9
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titan
Titan, Silver, Pink
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 (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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes