LG Q8 (2018)
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vivo V9 6GB
#3153Category Breakdown
LG Q8 (2018)
vivo V9 6GB
Performance
66.574.4
Camera
19.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.125.9
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
62.855.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.843.4
Summary
- The LG Q8 (2018) features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the vivo V9 6GB has a slightly larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG Q8 is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the vivo V9 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 660, providing better processing capabilities.
- The LG Q8 has a 16 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, while the vivo V9 offers a dual rear camera setup of 13 MP and 2 MP, along with a 12 MP selfie camera, which may enhance portrait shots.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the LG Q8 at 3300 mAh and the vivo V9 at 3260 mAh, but the LG Q8 supports 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 8.1, but the vivo V9 uses Funtouch 4, which may provide a different software experience.
- The LG Q8 is heavier at 172g compared to the lighter 150g of the vivo V9, and the build materials differ, with the vivo featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the LG has a more robust design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q8 (2018)
vivo V9 6GB
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, 18mm (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 77.7 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
154.8 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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 (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/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, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass