Comparison between:
- Vivo iQOO Z9 India
- LG G8X ThinQ
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Vivo iQOO Z9 India | LG G8X ThinQ | |
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| Model alias | - | LM-G850EM LM-G850UM |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 75.81 mm 7.581 cm 0.249 ft 2.985 in | 75.8 mm 7.58 cm 0.249 ft 2.984 in |
| Height | 163.17 mm 16.317 cm 0.535 ft 6.424 in | 159.3 mm 15.93 cm 0.523 ft 6.272 in |
| Thickness | 7.83 mm 0.783 cm 0.026 ft 0.308 in | 8.4 mm 0.84 cm 0.028 ft 0.331 in |
| Weight | 188 g 0.41 lbs 6.63 oz | 192 g 0.42 lbs 6.77 oz |
| Volume | 96.86 cm³ 5.88 in³ | 101.43 cm³ 6.16 in³ |
| Colors | Brushed Green Graphene Blue | Aurora Black |
| Body materials | Glass Plastic | Glass Aluminium alloy |
| Certification | - | IP68 MIL-STD-810G |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | - |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz |
| UMTS | - | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE | LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B28) LTE 700 MHz (B12) |
| 5G NR | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) | - |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE EV-DO Rev. A 5G NSA 5G SA | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 16 TD-SCDMA TD-HSDPA |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Funtouch OS 14 (Android 14) | Android 9.0 Pie |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 (MT6886) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) |
| Process technology | 4 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU | 2x 2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715, 6x ARM Cortex-A510 | 1x 2.84 GHz ARM Cortex-A77, 3x 2.42 GHz ARM Cortex-A77, 4x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Kryo 485) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv9-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | - | 1792 KB 1.75 MB |
| Level 3 cache memory (L3) | - | 2048 KB 2 MB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2800 MHz | 2840 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| GPU cores | 4 | - |
| GPU frequency | 1130 MHz | 585 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Quad channel |
| RAM frequency | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Virtual RAM expansion - 8 GB | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 128 GB |
| UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | AMOLED | OLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm | 6.4 in 162.56 mm 16.26 cm |
| Width | 2.74 in 69.52 mm 6.95 cm | 2.68 in 68.12 mm 6.81 cm |
| Height | 6.08 in 154.5 mm 15.45 cm | 5.81 in 147.6 mm 14.76 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.222:1 | 2.167:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi 155 ppcm | 403 ppi 158 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 87.11 % | 83.54 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen 120 Hz refresh rate 300 Hz touch sampling rate 1200 Hz instant touch sampling rate Motion Control 1800 cd/m² peak brightness | HDR10 |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall |
| In-display fingerprint sensor | - |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX882 | Sony IMX363 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI 2 | CMOS |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.55" |
| Pixel size | - | 1 µm 0.001000 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.79 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 4.4 mm |
| Field of view | - | 78 ° |
| Flash type | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 8120 x 6180 pixels 50.18 MP | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Aperture | - | f/2.4 |
| Field of view | - | 136 ° |
| Image resolution | - | 13 MP |
Depth-sensing camera
Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | - |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/1.9 |
| Image resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP | 6528 x 4896 pixels 31.96 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps |
| Features | Face unlock | Face unlock |
| - | Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Angle of view - 79˚ |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| - | 2x 1.2W speakers DTS-X 3D Surround Sound 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC 192 kHz / 24-bit HAC (M4/T3) - Hearing Aid Compatibility |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | Yes |
| - | RDS |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo QZSS | GPS A-GPS GLONASS Galileo |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP HP | A2DP AVRCP EDR HFP HID HSP LE MAP OPP PAN PBAP SAP HOGP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
| - | USB 3.1 compatible |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | No | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering DLNA NFC |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | AAC AAC+ AC3 AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| 2G talk time | - | 20 h 1200 min 0.8 days |
| Charger output power | 11 V / 4 A | 9 V / 1.8 A |
| Quick charge technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | - | 0.265 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 1.561 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | - | 0.6 W/kg |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | 1.29 W/kg |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | - | LM-G850EM - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.265 W/kg; body - 1.561 W/kg LM-G850EM - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.600 W/kg; body - 1.290 W/kg LM-G850UM - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.080 W/kg; body - 1.280 W/kg |
| Vivo iQOO Z9 India | LG G8X ThinQ |