Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs LG G7 ThinQ
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
74.89 %
82.97 %
Peak brightness
1000 cd/m2 (nit)
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, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 30 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.09"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Second camera
16 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal Length: 16 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.09"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
LED
LED
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)
Wide Angle
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Water, Dust; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Gold, Gray
Black, Gray, Blue, 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
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
64 GB
Maximum User Storage
47.42 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung Experience UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.1, EDR
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band, i; 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, USB charging
Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Other
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30
Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 19 days (457 h)
the average is 19 days (457 h)
Music playback
113.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.57 W/kg
Body
0.37 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.44 W/kg
Phablet
3.88 W/kg
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 850
