LG G2 vs LG Q8 (2017)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG G2
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LG Q8 (2017)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
LG Q8 (2017)
Better display
LG Q8 (2017)
Lighter body
LG G2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| PPI | 424 | 564 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 75.9 | 69.8 |
Platform
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec. |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm | — |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 10mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | — | 16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2.1 MP | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 790 h (2G) / Up to 900 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 16 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 30 min (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 138.5 | 149 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 143 | 146 |
| Width (mm) | 70.9 | 71.9 |
Launch
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, August. Released 2013, September | 2017, July. Released 2017, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - D800, D802, VS980, LS980 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - D802, VS980 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - D802 | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG G2 | LG Q8 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG G2 and LG Q8 (2017) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
LG Q8 (2017) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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