Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. LG G7 ThinQ

Samsung Galaxy S9
  • 5.8" (2960x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 845 SoC     128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.5, OIS 1 Rear Camera
    CAMERA HW score: 105
  • 3000 mAh W-Charge
Rating: 10/10
Read ReviewGalaxy S9
News (125)
Galaxy S9 Price
$445. Search
LG G7 ThinQ
  • 6.1" (3120x1440) IPS LCD
  • 6GB/4GB
    Snapdragon 845 SoC     128GB/64GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.6, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 124
  • 3000 mAh W-Charge quick charge 3.0
G7 ThinQ
News (35)
G7 ThinQ Price
$289. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S9G7 ThinQ
ProductGalaxy S9 (Launched 2018-02-25)G7 ThinQ (Launched 2018-05-02)
Display5.8" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED , HDR106.1" 3120x1440 IPS LCD , HDR10
Rear Camera(s)
  • 27mm 12-MP f/1.5 (Primary) +OIS
  • 30mm 16-MP f/1.6 (Primary) +OIS
  • 18mm 16-MP f/1.9
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 8-MP f/1.7
  • 26mm 8-MP f/1.9
Computing
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (400GB max.)
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 6GB/4GB RAM
  • 128GB/64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (400GB max.)
Battery3000 mAh, Wireless Charging3000 mAh, Wireless Charging, quick charge 3.0
DesignIP68, 163g (5.7oz), 147.7x68.7x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 inches)IP68, 162g (5.7oz), 153.2x71.9x7.9 mm (6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$445$289
Price at Launch$720$750
Advertising
Samsung Galaxy S9: Hands-On
+12
LG G7 Gallery
+27
Display
Product NameGalaxy S9G7 ThinQ
TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)5.8"6.1"
Display/Body Ratio84.1%82.9%
Resolution2960x14403120x1440
Sharpness (PPI)568 PPI563 PPI
Brightness (specs)1000 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • HDR10
  • Always-On
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • HDR10
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S9G7 ThinQ
Megapixel12-MP16-MP
Aperturef/1.5f/1.6
Focal Length (35mm) 27mm30mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • Dual LED Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • OIS
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 720p/120fps
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameG7 ThinQ
Megapixel16-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Focal Length (35mm) 18mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • EIS
  • LED Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S9G7 ThinQ
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3000 mAh3000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Non-Removable
Fast-Charge Protocolquick charge 3.0
Computing
Product NameGalaxy S9G7 ThinQ
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 845Snapdragon 845
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
RAM Options4GB6GB/4GB
Internal Storage Options128GB/256GB/64GB128GB/64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size400GB400GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 8.0Android 8.0
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S9G7 ThinQ
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT18 1200/211 MbpsLTE CAT18 1200/211 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • UMTS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • ac
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • MU-MIMO
  • MIMO
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
SAR EU Head0.24 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.47 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy S9G7 ThinQ
NameSIM0SIM 0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
SIM Features
  • VoLTE
  • 4G
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S9G7 ThinQ
Multimedia Features
  • Daydream VR
Audio Alerts
  • MP3
  • VIBRATION
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • VIBRATION
  • WAV
Speaker channelsStereoMono
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Hi-Fi
  • Far-Field Microphones
Audio Formats
  • 3GA
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • MXMF
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • OTA
  • RTTTL
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • XMF
  • RA
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • MP4
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • 3G2
  • 3GP
  • ASF
  • AVI
  • FLV
  • M4V
  • MKV
  • MP4
  • WEBM
  • WMV
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gesture
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Light
  • Proximity
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Fingerprint

Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. LG G7 ThinQ Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Basemark OS II 2.0

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+Apple iPhone X3375350036253750387540004125425043754500462547504875

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+LG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XR150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+LG G7 ThinQApple iPhone XApple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S10e700072507500775080008250850087509000925095009750100001025010500107501100011250

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9+22502500275030003250350037504000425045004750

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9Apple iPhone XApple iPhone 84750050000525005500057500600006250065000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XLG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone XR4550556065707580859095100105110115120125

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XRLG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S10e3032.53537.54042.54547.55052.55557.56062.56567.57072.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XLG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone XR100112.5125137.5150162.5175187.5200212.5225

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 8Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S9LG G7 ThinQGionee S9Gionee S8Google Pixel 3aSamsung Galaxy S10eGionee S10Samsung Galaxy S9+Meizu Note 915001750200022502500275030003250350037504000

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S10eSamsung Galaxy S9LG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S9+17.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.5