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Updated: Apr 2026
Lg G8 ThinQ
$800
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Lg G8 ThinQ?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive The LG G8 ThinQ is equipped with a non-removable Li-Po 3500 mAh battery, which provides a decent battery life for everyday use. With its power-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and optimized software, the device offers good battery performance. The battery capacity is sufficient to support a full day of moderate usage, including web browsing, video streaming, and social media. Additionally, the phone features fast charging technology, allowing users to quickly charge their device when needed. It supports 21W wired charging, as well as 9W wireless charging for added convenience. The battery optimization features on the LG G8 ThinQ help to extend battery life by managing power consumption and reducing unnecessary background activities. Overall, the LG G8 ThinQ offers reliable battery backup, ensuring users can stay connected throughout the day without constantly worrying about running out of power. battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $800
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
ALL VERSIONS LMG820QM7LMG820UM1LM-G820UMBLMG820UM0LMG820UM2LM-G820N
Available with 2 or 3 rear cameras (market/region dependent)
Versions: LMG820QM7 (US Unlocked); LM-G820UMB (Verizon); LMG820UM0 (Sprint); LMG820UM1 (AT&T); LMG820UM2 (Canada); LM-G820N (Korea)
- Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
- Launch Announced: 2019, February 24 Status: Available. Released 2019, April 11
- Body
Dimensions: 151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight: 167 g (5.89 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- : IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
MIL-STD-810G compliant*
Method 516.6, Procedure IV "Transit Drop"
*does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions
- Display Type: P-OLED, HDR10 Size: 6.1 inches, 91.0 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5 - : Always-on display
- Platform OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, LG UX 9.0 Chipset: Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) CPU: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) GPU: Adreno 640
- Memory
Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM - : UFS 2.1
- Main Camera
Dual or Triple: 12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm (standard), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF
or
12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm (standard), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF
12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, dual pixel PDAF, OIS Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
- Selfie camera
Single: 8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF
TOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor) Features: HDR Video: 1080p@60fps
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
- : 32-bit/192kHz audio
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC: Yes Radio: FM radio (market/region dependent) USB: USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
- Features Sensors: Face ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- Battery
Type: Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 21W wired, PD, QC3
9W wireless
- Misc Colors: Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red Models: LMG820QM7, LM-G820UMB, LMG820UM0, LMG820UM1, LMG820UM2, LM-G820N, LM-G820 Price: About 350 EUR
- Tests
Performance: AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8)
GeekBench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) -
Display: Contrast ratio: infinite Camera: Photo / Video Loudspeaker: Voice 68dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 92dB Audio quality: Noise -94.1dB / Crosstalk -87.6dB Battery (old): Endurance rating 79hTop Alternatives
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