LG G8s ThinQ 

price₹ 35,990 onwards

launchSep, 2019

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51.3

excellence score

ranked #36 in best phones in Rs. 30,000 - 40,000
52.6

value for money score

ranked #36 in best value for money phones in Rs. 30,000 - 40,000
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2-Minute Review

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Design

  • Looks quite attractive from the back - features a Mirror Finish glass which gives it a striking look
  • Dedicated Google Assistant button
  • Water & dust resistant (IP68 rated)
  • Super-wide notch is almost a bezel in itself, and makes the front of the phone look a bit old-school

Display

  • Very good OLED display, overall
  • The display tends to be a bit dull in strong sunlight though - so sunlight legibility is not particularly good

Software

  • LG's custom launcher is relatively simple
  • Having said that, the custom UI hasn't substantially changed in quite some time - it makes for an ok, 'nothing-special' software experience
  • The key USPs of the LG G8s Thinq - HandID (unlocking the phone by waving your palm in front of the front camera), and Air Gestures (shortcuts that work again on the same principle) don't work too well - they look like they need a lot more work before they are ready for prime time

Performance

  • Flagship grade performance with the speed beast Snapdragon 855 at the core - everything from daily use to complex games, is a breeze

Camera

  • Good triple rear camera setup (12MP f/1.8 standard lens, 12MP f/2.6 telephoto lens and 13MP f/2.4 136 degree ultrawide lens) - offers plenty of flexibility for shot framing, and reasonably good quality for the price bracket
  • Apart from the selfie camera in the front, you have an additional ToF camera - the kind of controls the LG G8S ThinQ offers with the front camera are insane - there is a full studio mode along with the regular portrait mode - where the studio mode goes one step beyond others is in its ability to move the light source in the photo around to suit your mood - overall the G8S ThinQ selfie experience is one of the best on any smartphone
  • Low-light performance could have been better

Audio

  • Excellent stereo speakers - you get solid sound with more stereo separation than you'd think possible on a device this size - it's really very good

Battery

  • Decent battery life with a 3500mAh battery - you will get a full day of use (though many competitors do better in this regard)
  • Support for fast charging, wireless charging

Verdict

  • Overall, the G8s ThinQ is a decent phone, but not a very good one - it especially fails to deliver on it's key 'Air motion' USPs - in a market with many great 'budget flagships' (Redmi K20 Pro, Asus 6Z, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T), it will find it very tough to compete

Expert Reviews

We continuously monitor new reviews from 200+ top technology experts

  1. Out of date
    gadgets.ndtv.com in-depth Read Review »
  2. A decent device for its price
    bgr.in in-depth Read Review »
  3. A unique smartphone experience that ticks all the boxes and gives some features which others don’t have
    indianexpress.com in-depth Read Review »
  4. Could be considered for its comprehensive imaging capabilities and sleek performance....However, its dated design and small screen estate might irk some
    business-standard.com in-depth Read Review »
  5. Doesn’t tick all the boxes perfectly, and in this competitive space, brands can’t afford to do that anymore
    gadgetsnow.com in-depth Read Review »
  6. An innovative smartphone that has joined the party late...still, decent value for money
    zeebiz.com in-depth Read Review »
  7. LG's lower-cost flagship has impressive overall performance, but its insistence on extra gimmicks doesn't do it any favours in the competitive premium phone space
    finder.com.au in-depth Read Review »
  8. Overpriced ...there are better options at this price in the Indian market
    indiatoday.in in-depth Read Review »
  9. notebookcheck.net in-depth Read Review »

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LG G8s ThinQ Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size6.21 inches
Screen Resolution1080x2248 pixels (~ 402 pixels per inch)
Display TypeAMOLED
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal BezelsYes
Screen DesignWide Notch
Display Features
  • DCI-P3 100%
  • HDR10
  • Dolby Vision
  • Always-on display
  • Palm Rejection
Scratch Resistant DisplayYes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Proximity Sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
Fingerprint sensorYes
Face UnlockYes
Processor/RAM
Processor2.84 GHz, Octa Core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855Ranked #7 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPUAdreno 640
RAM6 GB
Memory
Internal Memory128 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes, up to 2 TB
Battery
Battery Capacity3550 mAh
Fast Charging SupportYes, 18W Quick Charge 3.0, Fast charger included
Dimensions
Weight181 gmMedium
Thickness7.99 mmMedium
Width76.6 mmInconvenient for one-handed use
Camera
Primary Camera13MP + 12MP +12MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (4K)
Other Camera Features
  • 12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 27mm Focal Length; 1.4um Pixel Size; PDAF; OIS
  • 12MP: F/2.6 Aperture; 49mm Focal Length (Telephoto); 1.0um Pixel Size; PDAF; 2x Optical Zoom
  • 13MP: F/2.4 Aperture; 14mm Focal Length (Ultrawide); 1.0um Pixel Size
  • HDR
  • Panorama
  • Video: 2160p@30/60fps; 1080p@30/60fps; 1080p@240fps
  • Video HDR
  • 24-bit/192kHz Stereo sound rec.
  • EIS
  • Graphy 2.0
  • Night View
  • Spotlight
  • Studio
  • Portrait mode
  • Cine Shot
  • Live Photo
  • Video Portrait
  • HDR10 Video Recording
  • Cine Effect
  • Time-Lapse Video
Secondary Camera8MP + 3D TOF Camera
Secondary Camera Features
  • 8MP: F/1.9 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1.12um Pixel Size; AF
  • TOF 3D camera: F/1.4 Aperture
  • Display Flash
  • HDR
  • Story Shot
  • Gesture Shot
  • Auto Shot
  • Beauty Shot
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB-C
USB On-The-GoYes
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
4GYes
VoLTEYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes + GLONASS + BeiDou + GALILEO
CompassYes
DLNAYes
NFCYes
More
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Dual SIMGSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Water ResistantYes, IP68 Rated (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Dust ResistantYes
Noise FiltrationYes
Stereo SpeakersYes
FM RadioYes
More
  • Hand ID (Hand Recognition Unlock)
  • Military Grade Compliant (MIL-STD-810G)
  • Wireless charging
  • Air Motion (Hands-free Gestures)
  • Google Assistant Key
  • Knock Code
  • DAC
  • DTS: X Surround Sound
  • Miracast, MIDI

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