LG G8X ThinQ vs. LG V50 ThinQ 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing all-day battery life and a brighter display, the LG G8X ThinQ is the superior choice. Its 111-hour endurance rating significantly surpasses the V50’s 96 hours, and the 603 nits peak brightness provides better visibility in outdoor conditions. The V50’s 5G connectivity is less relevant now, making the G8X the more practical option.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | LG G8X ThinQ | LG V50 ThinQ 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA |
| 5G bands | - | 41, 260, 261 NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat20 1960/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/75 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - USA | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2019, September 06. Released 2019, November 01 | 2019, February 24. Released 2019, April 19 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) | 159.2 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant* *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant* *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, HDR10 | P-OLED, HDR10 |
| Always-on display | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm | - |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 3.15 MP, AF | - |
| Triple | - | 12 MP, 27mm (wide), f/1.5, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3-axis OIS 12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 16 MP, 16mm (ultrawide), f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR10 video, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, 21mm (wide), f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@60fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 32-bit/192kHz audio 24-bit/192kHz audio recording Tuned by Meridian Audio | 32-bit/192kHz audio 24-bit/192kHz audio recording Tuned with Meridian Audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| WLAN | 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, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash | - |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 21W wired, PD, QC3 9W wireless | 18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min 10W wireless (Qi) |
| Talk time | Up to 12 h (multimedia) | - |
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | New Aurora Black | New Aurora Black |
| Models | LMG850EMW, LM-G850, 901LG, LM-G850N | LM-V500, LM-V500N, LM-V500EM, LM-V500XM, LM-V450PM, LM-V450 |
| Price | About 560 EUR | About 550 EUR |
| SAR | 1.12 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.90 W/kg (head) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -93.2dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB | Noise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 111h | Endurance rating 96h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: 194000:1 (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.9 LUFS (Very good) | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 339726 (v7), 411980 (v8) GeekBench: 11251 (v4.4), 2870 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 343758 (v7), 421934 (v8) GeekBench: 10928 (v4.4), 2672 (v5.1) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
LG G8X ThinQ
- Superior battery life (111h endurance)
- Brighter display (603 nits)
- Faster wired charging (21W)
- Lacks dedicated 5G branding
- Camera specifications are unknown
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
- Higher contrast ratio (194000:1 nominal)
- Faster initial wired charging (50% in 36 min)
- Integrated 5G connectivity
- Shorter battery life (96h endurance)
- Dimmer display (533 nits)
Display Comparison
The LG G8X ThinQ boasts a brighter display, reaching 603 nits compared to the V50’s 533 nits. This translates to better readability under direct sunlight. However, the V50 counters with a significantly higher contrast ratio of 194000:1, theoretically offering deeper blacks and more vivid colors, though this is a nominal figure and real-world performance may vary. Both displays share an 'infinite' nominal contrast ratio, but the V50's specified value suggests a more refined panel. The lack of refresh rate information for both devices means we can't assess smoothness, but both likely operate at a standard 60Hz.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature a 'Photo / Video' camera system, but detailed sensor information is missing. Without specifics on megapixel count, sensor size, or aperture, a direct comparison is impossible. The absence of details on image stabilization (OIS) or advanced features like night mode makes it difficult to assess camera quality. The lack of information suggests neither phone excels in this area compared to contemporary flagships. The mention of 'Photo / Video' is too generic to provide meaningful insight.
Performance
Both the LG G8X ThinQ and V50 ThinQ 5G are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7nm) chipset, featuring an identical octa-core CPU configuration. This means performance in CPU-intensive tasks will be virtually indistinguishable. The GPU performance will also be similar. The absence of RAM specifications in the provided data prevents a detailed analysis of multitasking capabilities, but both likely feature 6GB or 8GB of RAM. Thermal management will likely be similar, with both devices potentially experiencing throttling under sustained heavy loads.
Battery Life
The LG G8X ThinQ delivers a substantial advantage in battery endurance, achieving a measured 111 hours compared to the V50’s 96 hours. This 15-hour difference is significant for users who prioritize all-day battery life. While the V50 supports faster wired charging at 18W (reaching 50% in 36 minutes), the G8X’s 21W wired charging with PD and QC3 support offers comparable speed. Wireless charging is also present on both, with the G8X offering 9W and the V50 offering 10W, a minor difference.
Buying Guide
Buy the LG G8X ThinQ if you need exceptional battery life and a vibrant display for everyday use, especially if you frequently consume media outdoors. Buy the LG V50 ThinQ 5G if you specifically require 5G connectivity (though its benefits are diminishing) and prioritize a higher contrast ratio for potentially deeper blacks, though this comes at the cost of battery endurance.