Samsung Galaxy S9 vs LG G8 ThinQ
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body ratio
84.36 %
83.66 %
Peak brightness
600 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, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; 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
Flash
LED
LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 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 calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Features
Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Dual-Camera, Autofocus
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
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 68
IP 68
MIL-STD-810 certified
Yes
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
3D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Black, Gold, Gray, Purple, Blue, Red
Colors
Aurora black, Platinum gray, Carmine red
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 640
RAM
Internal storage
256 GB
128 GB
Maximum User Storage
106 GB
Storage expansion
up to 400 GB
up to 2000 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Android (9.0 Pie)
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (498 h)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
Internet use
3G
11 hours
LTE
12 hours
Wi-Fi
14 hours
Music playback
51.00 hours
Video playback
17.00 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71
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, 46
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
USB
USB 3.1
USB 3.1
Connector
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible)
Features
Mass storage device, USB OTG, Video out
Mass storage device, USB OTG
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Other
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Phone features
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Notifications
Notification light, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Phone profiles
Hearing aid compatibility
M4, T3
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MirrorLink
Radio
FM
FM
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Headphones connector
3.5mm
3.5mm
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jan 11, 2018
Feb 15, 2019
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.35 W/kg
0.98 W/kg
Body
0.96 W/kg
0.95 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.95 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
$ 820
