LG Q8 (2017)
#2386
Motorola Moto X Style
#3325Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2017)
Motorola Moto X Style
Performance
67.258.7
Camera
83.762.0
Display
60.460.4
Battery
24.224.2
Build
75.815.4
Connectivity
65.861.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.542.0
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2017) features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame, while the Motorola Moto X Style has a bulkier design and a heavier weight.
- In terms of display, the Q8 has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch screen with a higher pixel density of ~564 ppi compared to the Moto X Style's 5.7-inch display at ~520 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the Q8 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Moto X Style's Snapdragon 808.
- The Q8 also has a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor and OIS, while the Moto X Style features a single 21 MP camera without OIS.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery, but the Q8 supports faster charging at 18W compared to the 15W of the Moto X Style.
- Software-wise, the Q8 runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, while the Moto X Style originally shipped with Android 5.1.1 but is upgradable to Nougat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2017)
Motorola Moto X Style
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
Versions: H970 (Europe)
Also known as Moto X Pure Edition
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 (~520 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 418
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB 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"
21 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.1µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
15W wired, 34% in 15 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
153.9 x 76.2 x 11.1 mm (6.06 x 3.00 x 0.44 in)
Weight
146 g
179 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Titan
Black lens/Dark Gray Frame and accents/ Black Soft Feel InlayWhite lens/Silver Frame and accents/Bamboo Inlay
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.99 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), 6.0, upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass