Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
108
MP
MP
40mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
POLED
POLED
1440x3120
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U)
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 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | vs |  6 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) |
| +2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm) | vs | 2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm) |
| +12GB LPDDR5 | vs | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| +UFS 3.0 | vs | UFS 2.1 |
| +Dynamic AMOLED | vs | P-OLED |
| +HDR10+ | vs | HDR10 |
| +120Hz | vs | 60Hz |
| +1440x3200 pixels | vs | 1440x3120 pixels |
| +6.9" | vs | 6.1" |
| +(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP | vs | (dual camera) 12MP + 16MP |
| +Digital and optical zoom | vs | Only digital zoom |
| +1/1.33" inches | vs | 1/2.6" inches |
| +(front) 40MP | vs | (dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP |
| +8K UHD (7680x4320) | vs | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| +(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160) | vs | (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +Android 13 | vs | Android 12 |
| +5G Sub6 | vs | 4G LTE-A |
| +(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps | vs | (4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps |
| +ANT+ | vs | Not supported |
| +5000 mAh | vs | 3500 mAh |
| +45W | vs | 21W |
| +1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot) | vs | 1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot) |
| +Stereo sound | vs | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| +FM | vs | Not supported |
| +802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] | vs | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] |
| +USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | vs | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| 222 grams (7.77 ounces) | vs | +167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
| 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | vs | +8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| 509 PPI | vs | +563 PPI |
| f/1.8 (aperture) | vs | +f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Type-C reversible connector | vs | +3.5mm jack |
| IP68 certified | vs | +IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certified |
| 31 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (104GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Model | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) - US Carriers | Sprint LG G8 ThinQ LMG820UM0, LM-G820UM0 |
| Country or region available |  USA | USA |
| Brand | Samsung | LG |
| Release date | 3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 | 4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019 |
| Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in) | 71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in) |
| Weight | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 6.9" inches | 6.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 509 PPI | 563 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8) Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1) GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 1600/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF |
| Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.33" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 40 megapixels | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4 |
| Front camera resolution | 7296x5472 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging | 9W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 19 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 412 hours (17.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Aurora Black, Platinum Gray |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820UM0) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.94W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |