LG G8 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs Comparison
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LG G8 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
Released
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Apr 11, 2019
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Released
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Feb 17, 2023
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6.1-inch · 3120 x 1440 px
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6.1-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
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12 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
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50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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6GB · 128GB
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8GB · 128GB
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3500 mAh
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3900 mAh
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Check prices |
Display
Size | |
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6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
Resolution | |
3120 x 1440 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 563 PPI | 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI |
Technology | |
OLED | Super AMOLED |
Refresh rate | |
120Hz | |
Screen-to-body | |
83.66 % | 88.57 % |
Peak brightness | |
600 cd/m2 (nit) | 1750 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) |
Processor | |
Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit | Octa-core, 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver |
GPU | |
Adreno 640 | Adreno 740 |
RAM | |
6GB (LPDDR4) | 8GB (LPDDR5X) |
Internal storage | |
128GB, available to use: 106 GB | 128GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable |
Storage expansion | |
microSDXC up to 2000 GB | |
OS | |
Android (9.0 Pie) | Android (14, 13), One UI |
Device type | |
Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
Capacity | |
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3500 mAh | 3900 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable | Li - Ion, Not user replaceable |
Charging | |
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
Max charge speed | |
Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 10.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
6h 3min
Browsing
15h 21min
Video
8h 6min
Gaming
8h 1min
Camera
Rear | |
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Dual camera | Triple camera |
Main camera | |
12 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.5 Focal length: 27 mm Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 23 mm Sensor size: 1/1.56" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
Second camera | |
16 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.9 Focal Length: 16 mm Sensor size: 1/3.1" Pixel size: 1 μm |
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS) Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 69 mm Sensor size: 1/3.94" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
Third camera | |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
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Flash | |
LED | Dual LED |
Video recording | |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps) Features: HDR, Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing |
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps) Features: OIS, HDR |
Front | |
8 MP (Dual-Camera, Autofocus), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
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Overall
139
Photo
134
Video
Design
Dimensions | |
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5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches (151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm) |
5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm) thickness with camera 0.36 inches (9.02 mm) |
Weight | |
5.89 oz(167.0 g) | 5.93 oz(168.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2) Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68; MIL-STD-810 certified | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics | |
3D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch) | 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
Keys | |
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
Aurora black, Platinum gray, Carmine red | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave, 5G Ready | |
4G (FDD) | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46 | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) |
3G | |
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
SIM type | |
Nano SIM | Dual Nano SIM + eSIM |
HD Voice | |
Yes |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features | |
32-Bit DAC, DTS:X Virtual Surround, aptX-HD | |
Screen mirroring | |
DLNA,Wireless screen share,MirrorLink | Wireless screen share |
Radio | |
FM | |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.0 | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging, OTG | Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, OTG |
Hearing aid compatible | |
M4/T3 | |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Other | |
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Feb 15, 2019 FCC ID value: ZNFG820UM | Date approved: Jan 17, 2023 FCC ID value: A3LSMS911U |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 0.98 W/kg Body: 0.95 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.29 W/kg Phablet: 3.88 W/kg |
Head: 0.95 W/kg Body: 0.88 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.24 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 820 | $ 800 |
In The Box | |
USB Type-C cable, Quick Charge 3.0 charger, SIM tray opener, Clear case, Stereo headset | USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Feb 24, 2019 | Feb 01, 2023 |
Alternative variants
Dual SIM
Dual SIM | Yes |
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With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 860 |
for T-Mobile
OS | Android (10) |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) |
International
5G | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) |
for Sprint
OS | Android (10) |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46 |
for AT&T
4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 20(800 DD), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3) |
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3G | Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
for Verizon Wireless
OS | Android (10) |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 46, 48(3600) |
3G | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Links
Full specifications | |
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LG G8 ThinQ Specs | Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
LG G8 ThinQ Review | Samsung Galaxy S23 Review |
User Reviews | |
LG G8 ThinQ User Reviews | Samsung Galaxy S23 User Reviews |