Compare LG G7+ ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Star
Phone Details & Quick Specs
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₹ 39,999 on
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Our Score
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2.8 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 845
6 GB RAM
Android 8.0 
6.1 inch (QHD+) 
Dual Sim
16,16MP + 8MP
3,000 mAh
128 GB Internal
2 TB microSD
Fingerprint, Face Unlock, NFC
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Our Score
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Insights |
LG G7+ ThinQ |
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
Based on our Scores
| Performance |
It has around 24% better Performance
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| Rear Camera |
It has around 3% better Rear Camera quality
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| Front Camera |
It has around 13% better Front Camera quality
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| Design |
It has around 4% better Design
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| Display |
It has around 3% better Display quality
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| Battery |
It has around 19% better Battery backup
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| Features |
It has around 19% more Features
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| Connectivity |
Almost similar Connectivity options
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Almost similar Connectivity options
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| Value for Money |
It has around 19% more Value for Money
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| User Experience |
It has around 29% better User Experience
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Based on Specs & Facts
| RAM |
Same RAM Size
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Same RAM Size
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| Screen Size |
It has 0.2 inches (3%) bigger Screen
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| Storage |
It has 64 GB (50%) more Internal Storage
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| Thickness |
It has 0.3 mm (4%) Slimmer body
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| Weight |
It is 29 grams (15%) lighter
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| Age |
It is 18 days younger
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Suitable for? |
LG G7+ ThinQ |
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
| Heavy Users | ||
| Normal Day to Day Users | ||
| Heavy Gamers | ||
| Moderate Gamers | ||
| Camera Lovers | ||
| Selfie Lovers | ||
| Multimedia Consumption |
Full Specifications |
LG G7+ ThinQ |
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
Phone Details
| Phone Name(s) | LG G7+ ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star (in China) |
| Manufacturer | LG | Samsung |
| Announced | May 2018 | June 2018 (in China) |
| Released | August 2018 | August 2018 |
Body
| Build | Front/Back Gorilla Glass 5, Metal body | Metal body, front/ back glass |
| Colors |
Platinum Gray
Aurora Black
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Black
White
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| Dimensions | 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm | 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 162 grams | 191 grams |
| Buttons | On-screen navigation buttons, Power button, Volume rocker, Google Assistant Key | On-screen navigation buttons, Power button, Volume rocker, Bixby key |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD Dolby Vision/ HDR10 display with notch | Bezel-less Super AMOLED Infinity display |
| Resolution | Quad HD+ (3120 x 1440 pixels) | FHD+ (2220 x 1080 pixels) |
| Pixel Density | 564 pixels per inch (PPI) | 392 pixels per inch (PPI) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:5:9 aspect ratio | 18.5:9 aspect ratio |
| Display Area | 83.19% screen-to-body ratio | 80.6% screen-to-body ratio |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front & back) | - |
| Touchscreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multitouch | Yes, Capacitive, Multitouch |
Performance
| Processor | 2.8 GHz Kryo Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Processor with Heat Pipe | 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 512 |
Storage
| Internal | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| External | microSD up to 2 TB | microSD up to 400 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
Operating System
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| User Interface | LG UX 6.0 | Samsung Experience 9.0 UX |
| Features | Capture+, Smart Cleaning, Qslide, Multi Window, Comfort view, Mini view, Barge-in, LG Health |
Cameras
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 16 MP Dual cameras with LED flash | 16 MP + 24 MP Dual cameras with LED flash |
| Details | Primary sensor: f/1.6 aperture, 71˚ wide-angle lens, 1.0μm pixel size, Laser Auto-Focus, OIS+, EIS Secondary sensor: f/1.9 aperture, 107˚ wide-angle lens, 1.0μm pixel size AI Camera, Super Bright Camera, HDR, up to 8x Digital Zoom, Portrait Mode, Live Photo, Google Lens, Panorama, Food Mode, Cine Effect, Time-lapse, Slow motion |
f/1.7 + f/1.7 aperture, PDAF, HDR, Bokeh effect, Panorama, Live Focus, Pro mode, Intellicam (switches between sensors based on light) |
| Video Recording | 2160p @30fps, 1080p @60fps, 720p @120fps, Slow-mo @240fps (720p), Hi-Fi Video Recorder | 2160p @30fps, 1080p @30fps |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 24 MP |
| Details | f/1.9 aperture, 80˚ Wide-angle lens, Auto Shot, Gesture Shot, Gesture Interval Shot, Gesture View, Selfie Light, Beauty Shot | f/2.0 aperture, Smart Beauty, Pro Lighting, AR Stickers |
| Video Recording | 1080p @60fps | 1080p @30fps |
SIM
| SIM | Dual SIM (hybrid slots) | Dual SIM (hybrid slots) |
| SIM Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
Battery
| Capacity | 3000 mAh Li-Po battery | 3700 mAh Li-ion battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0, 18W | Yes, Adaptive Fast Charging, 9V 1.67A |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Removable Battery | No | No |
Security and Sensors
| Security | Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock, Voice Recognition, Knock Code, Google Smart Lock | Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock, Secure Folder |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Digital compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, DLNA | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Location | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| USB Type | USB Type-C (3.1) | USB Type-C |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Boombox speaker with DTS-X 3D Surround Sound, 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, Wind Noise Filter | Yes (bottom mounted) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes, Dolby Atmos (for headphones) |
| Microphone | One primary microphone and one dedicated microphone for Active noise cancellation | One primary microphone and one dedicated microphone for Active noise cancellation |
Network
| Cellular Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G / VoLTE | 2G, 3G, 4G / VoLTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 /900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz | GSM 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900/ 2100 | HSDPA 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100 |
| 4G Bands | FDD LTE B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B20, B28; TDD LTE B38, B39, B40, B41, B46 | FDD LTE 1(2100)/ 2(1900)/ 3(1800)/ 4(1700/2100)/ 5(850)/ 7(2600)/ 8(900)/ 12(700)/ 17(700)/ 18(800)/ 19(800)/ 20(800)/ 26(850)/ 28(700), TDD LTE 38(2600)/ 40(2300)/ 41(2500) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat16 1024/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
SAR Values
| Head | - | - |
| Body | - | - |
Other Features
| Notification LED | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP68 certified dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | No |
In Box Contents
| What's in the box? | LG G7+ ThinQ, Charger, Quick Start Guide, Stereo Earphones with Microphone, USB Data Cable | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, Headphones, Sim ejector tool, Power adapter, USB Type-C cable, User guide & Warranty information |
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