LG G8 ThinQ vs. Samsung Galaxy S9

LG G8 ThinQ
  • 6.3" (3120x1440) P-OLED
  • 6GB
    Snapdragon 855 SoC     128GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.5, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 140
  • 3500 mAh W-Charge Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
G8 ThinQ
News (11)
G8 ThinQ Price
$620. Search
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

Specifications Highlights
Product NameG8 ThinQGalaxy S9
ProductG8 ThinQ (Launched 2019-02-01)Galaxy S9 (Launched 2018-02-25)
Display6.3" 3120x1440 P-OLED , HDR105.8" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED , HDR10
Rear Camera(s)
  • 25mm 12-MP f/1.5 (Primary) +OIS
  • 16mm 16-MP f/1.9
  • 27mm 12-MP f/1.5 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 8-MP f/1.7
  • +ToF Sensor
  • 26mm 8-MP f/1.7
Computing
  • Snapdragon 855 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC (2018GB max.)
  • Snapdragon 845 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (400GB max.)
Battery3500 mAh, Wireless Charging, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.03000 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 167g (5.9oz), 72x152x8.4 mm (2.83 x 5.98 x 0.33 inches)IP68, 163g (5.7oz), 147.7x68.7x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 inches)
Price (Market)$620$445
Price at Launch$899$720
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Display
Product NameG8 ThinQGalaxy S9
TypeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)6.3"5.8"
Display/Body Ratio89.0%84.1%
Resolution3120x14402960x1440
Sharpness (PPI)545 PPI568 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • HDR10
  • Always-On
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Tweakable Resolution
  • HDR10
  • Always-On
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameG8 ThinQGalaxy S9
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.5f/1.5
Focal Length (35mm) 25mm27mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • LED Flash
  • Dual LED Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • Autofocus
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • Dual LED Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/120fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 720p/120fps
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameG8 ThinQ
Megapixel16-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Focal Length (35mm) 16mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • EIS
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
Battery
Product NameG8 ThinQGalaxy S9
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3500 mAh3000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Fast-Charge ProtocolQualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Computing
Product NameG8 ThinQGalaxy S9
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 855Snapdragon 845
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.84 GHz2.8 GHz
RAM Options6GB4GB
Internal Storage Options128GB128GB/256GB/64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDXCMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size2018GB400GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 9.0Android 8.0
Communications
Product NameG8 ThinQGalaxy S9
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT16 1000/105 MbpsLTE CAT18 1200/211 Mbps
LTE Bands12, 28, 38, 40
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • ac
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • MU-MIMO
  • MIMO
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • BT EDR
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
Product NameG8 ThinQGalaxy S9
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameG8 ThinQGalaxy S9
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM/MicroSD
Multimedia
Product NameG8 ThinQGalaxy S9
Multimedia Features
  • IR
  • DLNA
  • Daydream VR
Audio Alerts
  • MP3
  • VIBRATION
  • WAV
Speaker channelsStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • 3GA
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • MXMF
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • OTA
  • RTTTL
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • XMF
Video Formats
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • VP8
  • VP9
  • XVID
  • 3G2
  • 3GP
  • ASF
  • AVI
  • FLV
  • M4V
  • MKV
  • MP4
  • WEBM
  • WMV
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gesture
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Light
  • Proximity

LG G8 ThinQ vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Basemark OS II 2.0

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S103500362537503875400041254250437545004625

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9LG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10LG G8 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10e1500175020002250250027503000325035003750

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9LG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10LG G8 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10e700072507500775080008250850087509000925095009750100001025010500107501100011250

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S10375040004250450047505000525055005750

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S104750048750500005125052500537505500056250575005875060000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
LG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S9LG G8 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10eSamsung Galaxy S10556065707580859095100105

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
LG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S9LG G8 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10Samsung Galaxy S10e47.55052.55557.56062.56567.57072.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
LG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S10LG G8 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10e122.5125127.5130132.5135137.5140142.5145147.5150152.5155157.5160162.5165167.5

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Google Pixel 4Samsung Galaxy S9LG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10eApple iPhone 11Samsung Galaxy S10Gionee S10LG G8 ThinQOnePlus 7TLG G8X ThinQLG V50 ThinQ23752500262527502875300031253250337535003625375038754000

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S10eSamsung Galaxy S9LG G7 ThinQSamsung Galaxy S10LG G8 ThinQ27.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.555