LG Q8 (2017)
#2386
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (USA)
#2772Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (USA)
Performance
67.265.7
Camera
83.791.7
Display
60.484.3
Battery
24.225.9
Build
75.814.7
Connectivity
65.864.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.546.3
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2017) features a more compact and lighter design with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (USA) is larger and heavier, with a plastic back.
- The Q8's 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a higher pixel density compared to the Note 4's 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen.
- In terms of performance, the Q8 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, providing better efficiency than the Note 4's Snapdragon 805.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the Q8 has a wider aperture for improved low-light performance and a dual-camera setup for versatility.
- The Q8 has a slightly smaller 3000 mAh battery compared to the Note 4's 3220 mAh, but it supports faster charging.
- Software-wise, the Q8 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience than the Note 4, which originally launched with Android 4.4.4 and can be upgraded only to 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (USA)
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
Versions: H970 (Europe)
Versions: N910M (Vodafone), N910V (Verizon), N910A (AT&T), N910T (T-Mobile), N910P (Sprint), N910R4 (US Cellular)
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 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 APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 420
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 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"
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
3.7 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3220 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3220 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
15W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 in)
Weight
146 g
176 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Titan
Frosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold, Blossom Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.88 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, UV, heart rate, SpO2