The LG G8 ThinQ is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases (2019).
2019 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)
Overall
C+
Performance
B
Display
A+
Battery
C
Camera
C+
Charging
C
Software
C
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.1" · 151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
RAM6GB
Storage128GB
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✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Razor-sharp 564 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓6.1" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 167g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
No, the LG G8 ThinQ does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the LG G8 ThinQ has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the LG G8 ThinQ supports wireless charging (21W wired, PD, QC3 9W wireless).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the LG G8 ThinQ.
Yes, up to 21W (21W wired, PD, QC3 9W wireless).
The LG G8 ThinQ is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible 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.
Yes, the LG G8 ThinQ supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The LG G8 ThinQ SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the LG G8 ThinQ has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG G8 ThinQ ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11.
The LG G8 ThinQ uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
The LG G8 ThinQ supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
