LG G8 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S10

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Phone Names LG G8 ThinQ Samsung Galaxy S10
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTEGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 46, 48, 66 - Verison1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA
Launch
Announced2019, February 24. Released 2019, April 112019, February 20. Released 2019, March 08
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm (5.90 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)157 g (5.54 oz)
 IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant* Method 516.6, Procedure IV "Transit Drop" *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditionsIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~550 ppi density)
Size6.1 inches, 91.0 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)6.1 inches, 93.2 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeP-OLED, HDR10Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
 Always-on displayAlways-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)Exynos 9820 (8 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
GPUAdreno 640Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China
OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal128GB 6GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
 UFS 2.1UFS 2.1
Main Camera
Dual or Triple12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm (standard), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF or 12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm (standard), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF 12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, dual pixel PDAF, OIS-
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Triple-12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR
Single8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF TOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video1080p@60fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack YesYes
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker YesYes, with stereo speakers
 32-bit/192kHz audio32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG
Comms
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)FM radio (USA & Canada only)
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFace ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
 -ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
Battery
Charging21W wired, PD, QC3 9W wireless15W wired, PD2.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 3500 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsPlatinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine RedPrism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Cardinal Red, Smoke Blue
ModelsLMG820QM7, LM-G820UMB, LMG820UM0, LMG820UM1, LMG820UM2, LM-G820N, LM-G820, LM-G820QMSM-G973F, SM-G973U, SM-G973W, SM-G973U1, SM-G9730, SM-G973N, SM-G973X, SCV41, SM-G973C
PriceAbout 350 EURAbout 150 EUR
SAR-0.93 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)
SAR EU-0.48 W/kg (head)     1.59 W/kg (body)
Tests
Audio quality Noise -94.1dB / Crosstalk -87.6dB Noise -92.2dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB
Battery life Endurance rating 79h Endurance rating 79h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: infinite Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.498 (sunlight)
Loudspeaker Voice 68dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 92dB Voice 82dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 85dB
Performance AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) GeekBench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 328366 (v7) GeekBench: 10174 (v4.4) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
OUR TESTS
Audio qualityNoise -94.1dB / Crosstalk -87.6dBNoise -92.2dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 79hEndurance rating 79h
CameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
Display655 nits max brightness (measured)Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.498 (sunlight)
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 92dBVoice 82dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 85dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) GeekBench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 328366 (v7) GeekBench: 10174 (v4.4) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)