LG G7 ThinQ against Samsung Galaxy S9
the
LG G7 ThinQ
is here, and with a big, crisp display, high-end specs, and a glass and metal build, it's clearly aiming for the best phones on the market, which makes some
Samsung Galaxy S9
perhaps its biggest competitor.
Samsung's latest is a modest upgrade on the
Galaxy S8
, but still manages to be one of the best Android phones, let alone bestsellers, thanks to its curved screen and flagship features.
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The G7 ThinQ and the Samsung Galaxy S9 have a lot in common and a lot more that are different. So we've compared their specs, design, and features to help you decide between them.
Watch our LG G7 ThinQ video below to see the phone in action
LG G7 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S9 design
Whichever color you choose, you get a glossy glass back with the G7 ThinQ
The LG G7 ThinQ has glass panels on the front and back with a metal frame sandwiched between them. It's a familiar design, one of which we've seen variations on many phones now, including the Samsung Galaxy S9, which also has a glass back and metal frame.
Both phones are also IP68 certified for dust and water. -durable, although the LG G7 ThinQ might be slightly tougher, as it additionally meets MIL-STD 810G military standards.
Both phones have small bezels and a rear fingerprint scanner, and both have a speaker grille on the bottom edge - although the Galaxy S9 also has a second speaker in the earpiece , while the LG G7 ThinQ relies on just one but uses the inside of the phone as a resonating chamber to boost bass.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 looks a bit like the back
Visually, many of the design differences are related to the screen, which we'll cover below, but the two handsets come in a different color selection, with the Galaxy S9 coming in Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray and Lilac Purple, while the LG G7 ThinQ is available in New Platinum Grey, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue and Raspberry Rose.
They also have different dimensions and weights, as the LG G7 ThinQ measures 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9mm and 162g, and the Samsung Galaxy S9 measures 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm and 163g. The main difference is therefore that the Galaxy S9 is shorter and thicker.
LG G7 ThinQ screen vs Samsung Galaxy S9
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The LG G7 ThinQ features a 6.1-inch 1440 x 3120 LCD screen with a pixel density of 564 pixels per inch. It's bright, peaking at 1,000 nits, and it has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, meaning it's taller than a typical 16:9 phone.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a slightly smaller 5.8-inch screen, with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 and a pixel density of 570 pixels per inch. So far so similar apart from the size, and the aspect ratio of 18.5:9 is also similar. The Galaxy S9 can also achieve similar brightness levels.
If you want something bigger, the
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
with a 6.2 inch screen is also available.
The Galaxy S9 has a curved Super AMOLED display
Here's where they're starkly different: the S9 uses a Super AMOLED screen rather than an LCD, which generally results in higher contrast and more vibrant colors - we'll let you know exactly how the G7 ThinQ's screen performs when we get it fully reviewed, but the Galaxy S9's is one of the best out there.
Samsung's screen is also curved, while the G7 ThinQ is flat, but the LG G7 ThinQ's screen has a notch, unlike the Samsung Galaxy S9, so in terms of looks, size and technology, there's there are a lot of differences here. p>
LG G7 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S9 OS and power supply
Both phones run Android Oreo
The LG G7 ThinQ and Samsung Galaxy S9 both run Android 8 Oreo, with their own skins. They also both have a dedicated hardware button for AI, but while the LG G7 ThinQ is used to launch Google Assistant, Samsung throws in its Bixby assistant, which arguably makes it less useful.
Specs are somewhat similar, as the LG G7 ThinQ packs an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage (although some regions will get an LG G7 Plus ThinQ with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage). storage), while the Galaxy S9 has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and either a Snapdragon 845 chipset or an equally powerful Exynos 9810, depending on where you are in the world.
Both phones have high-end specs then and we can attest that the Galaxy S9 is a top performer. The LG G7 ThinQ is likely to be too, but we'll let you know when we've tested it properly.
LG G7 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S9 camera and battery
The LG G7 ThinQ has one more camera lens than the Galaxy S9
There's a dual-lens camera on the back of the LG G7 ThinQ, specifically a 16MP f/1.6 main lens and a 16MP f/1.9 wide-angle one. The phone also offers AI-powered scene recognition and a Super Bright mode, which reduces image quality to 4MP, but makes photos up to four times brighter, which can come in handy in low light. lighting.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 meanwhile only has a single-lens rear camera, but it's a 12MP camera with a variable aperture, capable of switching between f/1.5 and f/2.4. In our testing we found it to perform very well, even in low light, so the G7 ThinQ might have some competition.
Both phones have an 8MP front camera, but it's a wide-angle f/1.9 one in the case of the LG G7 ThinQ and a more conventional f/1.7 on the Samsung Galaxy S9.
Both phones also have a 3,000 mAh battery. We'll let you know how the LG G7 ThinQ holds up when we've given it a full review, but the Galaxy S9 isn't great, sometimes struggling to get through a day.
Take away
There's a lot to consider if you're deciding between a Samsung Galaxy S9 and an LG G7 ThinQ. While the phones are likely to be equally powerful, they have vastly different camera setups, different screen sizes and technologies, different designs, and different audio skills.
Samsung's phone impressed us, but didn't blow us away, earning four stars in our review, so the LG G7 ThinQ could prove a viable alternative depending on what you expect from your phone and how it holds up in tough conditions. key areas such as battery life.
Cost is another consideration - we don't yet know how much the LG G7 ThinQ will cost, but Samsung's phone is expensive, at £739, $719.99 or AU$1,199 SIM-free. So keep an eye out for our full LG G7 ThinQ review, where we'll look at exactly how good it is and how good it is for the price.
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LG V30S ThinQ
is another recent flagship from LG
James Rogerson
James is a freelance writer and sub-editor for phones, tablets, and wearables at TechRadar. He loves anything “smart,” from watches to lights, and can often argue with AI assistants or drown out the latest apps.
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