Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2018)
Oppo A3 (2018)
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
42.542.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.157.8
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2018) features a slightly larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Oppo A3 (2018) has a similar-sized display but with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Q8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the A3 utilizes a more advanced Mediatek Helio P60, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the A3's camera has a wider aperture (f/1.8) for potentially better low-light performance, and it also boasts an 8 MP front camera compared to the Q8's 5 MP.
- The Q8 has a 3300 mAh battery, while the A3 has a slightly larger 3400 mAh battery, though neither supports fast charging.
- Both phones run on Android 8.1, but the A3 features ColorOS 5, which may provide a different software experience compared to the stock Android on the Q8.
- In terms of build quality, the Q8 is heavier at 172g and thicker at 8.4mm compared to the A3's 159g and 7.8mm, suggesting a more compact design for the Oppo device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2018)
Oppo A3 (2018)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as realme 1 in India
Display
Size
6.2"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, 18mm (ultrawide)
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.1 x 77.7 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
156 x 75.3 x 7.8 mm (6.14 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g
159 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
Knight Black, Soybean Meal, Stardust Silver, Garnet Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

