Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G8 ThinQ
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body ratio
84.26 %
83.66 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.5; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
16 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal Length: 16 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.1"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Features
Wide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Dual-Camera, Autofocus
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
3D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver, Purple, Pink, Blue
Colors
Aurora black, Platinum gray, Carmine red
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
32-Bit DAC, DTS:X Virtual Surround, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MirrorLink
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 640
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
128 GB
Available to use
106 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI
Android (9.0 Pie)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0, EDR
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Mass storage device, Video out
USB OTG
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Other
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (491 h)
the average is 20 days (491 h)
Internet use
3G: 12 hours; LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
88.00 hours
Video playback
17.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Apr 06, 2017
Feb 15, 2019
Measured SAR
Head
0.49 W/kg
0.98 W/kg
Body
0.48 W/kg
0.95 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.53 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.46 W/kg
1.29 W/kg
Phablet
3.88 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
USB Type-C cable, Quick Charge 3.0 charger, SIM tray opener, Clear case, Stereo headset
MSRP price
$ 820
