LG G8 ThinQ Thread

[Shinrakuonji]

This is a new thread / post Delicated to the upcoming LG G8 ThinQ smartphone. All information & leaks are welcome. Credits to proper people.

 

[Shinrakuonji]

Rumors by Media Outlets / Controlled Leak By LG Newsroom.


Display - 6.1 Inch Crystal Sound OLED ( CSO ) with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 &
Vibrates the OLED screen to produce sound *check sound section below for more details *
SOURCE - http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2019/02/l...ceptional-smartphone-audio-with-new-g-series/

Phone Design - Similar if not the same Design as last year G7 ThinQ with the omission of Headset Speaker but the notch is still there.
Source - https://mobile.twitter.com/evleaks/status/1095460802562351109

Battery - Rumours LG has increase the mAh of the G8 to around 3400 to 3500 mAh compare to G7 3000 mAh Battery Cell.
Source - https://m.gsmarena.com/lg_g8_thinq_3500_mah_battery-news-35347.php

System-On-Chip - LG will be equipping its G8 ThinQ with Snapdragon 855 Processor but without 5G functionality. Don't know how that work but it's a 855 without 5G Modem I suppose.
Source - https://m.gsmarena.com/lg_g8_thinq-9540.php

5G or NO 5G - NO 5G, LG 5G phone announcement is reserved for the Upcoming V50 ThinQ which is going to be released on the same day as the G8 along side it.
Source - https://www.xda-developers.com/lg-5g-snapdragon-855-4000mah-battery/

Sound - Same ESS Quad DAC from G7 / V40,
Yes 3.5mm headphone Jack is still here,
Boombox Speaker like the G7 / V40,
DTS:X 3D Surround Sound that emulates a 7.1-channel system with or without earphones,
MQA Support &
OLED screen with Exciter to Vibrate the entire screen to create sound ( similar to Sony A1 TV) that combines with the bottom Boombox Speaker to make a 2-Channel Stereo Setup.
Source - http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2019/02/l...ceptional-smartphone-audio-with-new-g-series/

Cameras - Front
A Time-Of-Flight ( TOF ) Camera is to replaced one of the Dual Setup Front facing cameras & instead of 2 Cameras, now the G8 only has 1 front facing Camera.
No information about Main Front Camera yet. Probably Wide Angle Lens.
Source - http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2019/02/l...hinq-with-front-facing-time-of-flight-camera/

Camera - Rear
Dual Camera setup but there's nothing about its Megapixels Count or the CMOS Sensor size but probably will be a Normal & a Wide Angle Lens Combo.
Source - Google Search Image LG G8 & See for yourself

RAM - Probably 4GB to 8GB LPDDR4x. RAM speculations varies with media Site.

Storage - 128GB base Model same as G7 but may come with higher Capacity model.

 

[gws898]

Seems like no one really talk about the G8. It's well spec but the gesture sensors is kinda awkward.

LG G8 ThinQ

Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 855 Mobile Platform
Display: 6.1-inch 19.5:9 QHD+ OLED FullVision (3120 x 1440 / 564ppi)
Memory: 6GB RAM / 128GB / microSD (up to 2TB)
Camera:*
– Rear: 16MP Super Wide (F1.9 / 1.0μm / 107˚) / 12MP Standard (F1.5 / 1.4μm / 78˚) / 12MP Telephoto (F2.4 / 1.0μm / 45˚)
– Front: 8MP Standard (F1.7 / 1.22μm / 80˚ with AF) / Z Camera (ToF Technology)
Battery: 3500mAh
Operating System: Android 9.0 Pie
Size: 151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4mm
Weight: 167g
Network: 3G / 4G LTE-A
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 5 / NFC /
USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Compatible)
Biometrics: Hand ID / Face Unlock / Fingerprint Sensor
Colors: Carmine Red / New Aurora Black / New Moroccan Blue
Other: Air Motion / Boombox Speaker + Crystal Sound OLED Stereo Speaker / AI CAM / Google Lens / Google Assistant / Super Far Field Voice Recognition / 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC / DTS:X 3D Surround Sound / IP68 Water and Dust Resistance / HDR10 / Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 Technology / MIL-STD 810G Compliance / FM Radio

There's dual and triple cameras version. Triple cameras version most likely only available in Korea.

 

[defghijsg]

Rumors by Media Outlets / Controlled Leak By LG Newsroom.


Display - 6.1 Inch Crystal Sound OLED ( CSO ) with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 &
Vibrates the OLED screen to produce sound *check sound section below for more details *
SOURCE - http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2019/02/l...ceptional-smartphone-audio-with-new-g-series/

Phone Design - Similar if not the same Design as last year G7 ThinQ with the omission of Headset Speaker but the notch is still there.
Source - https://mobile.twitter.com/evleaks/status/1095460802562351109

Battery - Rumours LG has increase the mAh of the G8 to around 3400 to 3500 mAh compare to G7 3000 mAh Battery Cell.
Source - https://m.gsmarena.com/lg_g8_thinq_3500_mah_battery-news-35347.php

System-On-Chip - LG will be equipping its G8 ThinQ with Snapdragon 855 Processor but without 5G functionality. Don't know how that work but it's a 855 without 5G Modem I suppose.
Source - https://m.gsmarena.com/lg_g8_thinq-9540.php

5G or NO 5G - NO 5G, LG 5G phone announcement is reserved for the Upcoming V50 ThinQ which is going to be released on the same day as the G8 along side it.
Source - https://www.xda-developers.com/lg-5g-snapdragon-855-4000mah-battery/

Sound - Same ESS Quad DAC from G7 / V40,
Yes 3.5mm headphone Jack is still here,
Boombox Speaker like the G7 / V40,
DTS:X 3D Surround Sound that emulates a 7.1-channel system with or without earphones,
MQA Support &
OLED screen with Exciter to Vibrate the entire screen to create sound ( similar to Sony A1 TV) that combines with the bottom Boombox Speaker to make a 2-Channel Stereo Setup.
Source - http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2019/02/l...ceptional-smartphone-audio-with-new-g-series/

Cameras - Front
A Time-Of-Flight ( TOF ) Camera is to replaced one of the Dual Setup Front facing cameras & instead of 2 Cameras, now the G8 only has 1 front facing Camera.
No information about Main Front Camera yet. Probably Wide Angle Lens.
Source - http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2019/02/l...hinq-with-front-facing-time-of-flight-camera/

Camera - Rear
Dual Camera setup but there's nothing about its Megapixels Count or the CMOS Sensor size but probably will be a Normal & a Wide Angle Lens Combo.
Source - Google Search Image LG G8 & See for yourself

RAM - Probably 4GB to 8GB LPDDR4x. RAM speculations varies with media Site.

Storage - 128GB base Model same as G7 but may come with higher Capacity model.

Oh wow - thank you for sharing bro. I was actually reading bout LG today. Do you know when it will be available?

 

[gws898]

Oh wow - thank you for sharing bro. I was actually reading bout LG today. Do you know when it will be available?

around March/April

 

[androidbot]

wah... once upon a time forum for LG phone's used to be so packed just like Samsung's now seems very quiet... Checked forum page for G7 and max page count until page 23...

Anyway, am looking forward to G8's arrival and or more reviews as am shortlisting -

G8
S10
Pixel 3
P20 Pro

Need a solid night shooter and as of now, not many night shots available of the G8 in Auto Mode and Night View mode. Hope, more reviews will be released soon.

 

[androidbot]

 

[chiaRH]

wah... once upon a time forum for LG phone's used to be so packed just like Samsung's now seems very quiet...

samsung just has a bigger fanbase so there's more dialogue and discussion there, even stuff like which colour phone is your favourite people will also debate

honestly LG and Samsung both arent doing any crazy new things with their G/V and Galaxy S/Note lineup now that the market is all mostly incremental changes

The hand ID thing on the G8 I feel is kind of weird and not sure what use case there are. If you're already intending to pick up the phone and look at the phone, a high-speed face unlock is the best. If we look at the history of gesture based controls, their use cases and market appeal has not been great (see how kinect fared)

 

[androidbot]

samsung just has a bigger fanbase so there's more dialogue and discussion there, even stuff like which colour phone is your favourite people will also debate

honestly LG and Samsung both arent doing any crazy new things with their G/V and Galaxy S/Note lineup now that the market is all mostly incremental changes

The hand ID thing on the G8 I feel is kind of weird and not sure what use case there are. If you're already intending to pick up the phone and look at the phone, a high-speed face unlock is the best. If we look at the history of gesture based controls, their use cases and market appeal has not been great (see how kinect fared)

samsung just has a bigger fanbase so there's more dialogue and discussion there, even stuff like which colour phone is your favourite people will also debate

yup, that's true. moreover, I feel LG has stopped believing in itself.. no unpacked events, mediocre marketing and list goes on..

honestly LG and Samsung both arent doing any crazy new things with their G/V and Galaxy S/Note lineup now that the market is all mostly incremental changes

couldn't agree more but presently, got not much of a choice as my existing phone going in and out of coma.


The hand ID thing on the G8 I feel is kind of weird and not sure what use case there are. If you're already intending to pick up the phone and look at the phone, a high-speed face unlock is the best. If we look at the history of gesture based controls, their use cases and market appeal has not been great (see how kinect fared)


weird, is a understatement bro... I don't fancy its hand-gesture function either but wld probably, use face ID as suggested or the good old fingerprint ID. Hope it comes in Spore soon so can test its camera and decide on my next daily driver.

 

[invigo79]

Hm... I am currently using G6. Can Recontract next month. I wonder whether got any freebie like the G6 last time (free 43" 4K TV when sign up/recontract for singtel TV package).

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[chiaRH]

Hm... I am currently using G6. Can Recontract next month. I wonder whether got any freebie like the G6 last time (free 43" 4K TV when sign up/recontract for singtel TV package).

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I recall last year for the G7 there was a similar free TV promo

More recently for the V40 it was a smartwatch instead of a TV, although there was a TV promo for buying LG Gram laptop at the IT fair that just ended this month.

best way to check future promo is LG facebook page

 

[garychengjw]

All the G8 reviews released. But I'm curious on G8+ with triple cam

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[DigDub]

looks like a good phone. does it have fm radio?

 

[gws898]

looks like a good phone. does it have fm radio?

Yes, even on the Korean model.

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[DigDub]

Anyone knows the release date for sg? LG sg has quite a reputation for delay release in sg.

 

[platee]

Very sad leh, no love for the G8

 

[technolust]

Looking at how the V40 was only released here recently, safe to say w will see g8 here when the v50 launches globally ....

Very sad leh, no love for the G8

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[garychengjw]

Looking at how the V40 was only released here recently, safe to say w will see g8 here when the v50 launches globally ....

Posted with my LG V40 ThinQ via HardwareZone Forums app

Wah cy appeared

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[Masaaki14]

what happened to the 24th feb launch event for this phone

 

[gws898]

Looking at how the V40 was only released here recently, safe to say w will see g8 here when the v50 launches globally ....

Posted with my LG V40 ThinQ via HardwareZone Forums app

Even V50 also delayed in South Korea...

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