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| Phone | LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 | LG AX-490 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | Verizon | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size |
6.4" diag. 19.5 : 9 |
6.2" diag. 20 : 9 |
? |
6.3" diag. 18.5 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
1440 x 3120 pixels (~537 ppi) AMOLED |
1080 x 2400 pixels (~424 ppi) AMOLED |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 2960 pixels (~522 ppi) AMOLED |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ? | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 1,100 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Processor | 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ? | 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ? | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB * | ? raw hardware | 64 GB * |
| Main Camera | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel | Yes | 12 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel | - | - |
| Tele Camera | 12 megapixel | 64 megapixel | - | 12 megapixel |
| Video Capture | 4K UHD | 8K | - | 4K UHD |
| Front Camera | 8 megapixel | 10 megapixel | - | 8 megapixel |
| Weight |
6.6 oz (187g) |
6.03 oz (171g) |
3.79 oz (107g) |
6.88 oz (195g) |
| Dimensions |
6.26" x 3" x 0.33" (159 x 76 x 8.3 mm) |
5.97" x 2.8" x 0.31" (152 x 71 x 7.9 mm) |
3.74" x 1.92" x 1" (95 x 49 x 25.4 mm) |
6.4" x 2.94" x 0.34" (163 x 75 x 8.6 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Clamshell | Slab |
| Platform / OS | Android | Android | (proprietary) | Android |
| Network Bands |
5G: 41, 260, 261 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
5G: 2, 5, 12, 25, 30, 41, 66, 71, 77-C, 260, 261 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Data Technology | NR (5G) | NR (5G) | 1xRTT | LTE (Cat 16) |
| Features | ||||
| Barometer | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader |
Yes stand-alone |
Yes in-display (ultrasonic) |
- |
Yes stand-alone |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| GPS / Location | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| VR-ready | - | - | - | Yes |
| Water-Resistant |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Extra Display | - | - | Yes | - |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MirrorLink | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes |
Yes USB Type C |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 6 (802.11 a,ac,ax,b,g,n) |
- |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Ringer ID | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Input | ||||
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | - | - | - | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | Yes | - |
| Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
Yes Capacitive |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| MMS | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| FM Radio | Yes | - | - | - |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| DLNA | Yes | - | - | - |
| Miracast | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| TV Output | - | Yes | - | - |
| Power | ||||
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calculator | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calendar | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Memo | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| BREW | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Games | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| HD Voice | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 | LG AX-490 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | |
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| Phone | LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 | LG AX-490 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
