LG G8s ThinQ smartphone - pros and cons

The Korean company LG Electronics introduced its new smartphone LG G8s ThinQ back in February 2019, but it only went on sale since June. It is a light version of the flagship from South Korean manufacturers LG G8 ThinQ, which debuted along with this smartphone, but has been available for sale since March this year. For the price it will be slightly less than the flagship model, the difference will only affect the screen size, battery capacity and camera. Such a novelty is able to hold out in the ranking of high-quality smartphones, adds attention to the LG brand and makes it possible to include it in the list of the best smartphone manufacturers today.

Specifications

The processor of the future

The powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor is built into the G8s ThinQ smartphone to ensure high performance and reliable phone operation when running multiple applications at the same time. You can safely download all modern and resource-intensive applications, constantly be online, and also allow yourself to use the device for all active games that exist today. It will help you get the most out of the gameplay, making it look like real computer games.

The work of the Adreno 640 graphics adapter increases the productivity of the nimble processor, thereby expanding the functionality of the device, and this, in turn, increases the rating of the South Korean brand.

Case design

The body is made of Gorilla Glass 6 and the side frames are made of aluminum. The beautiful and elegant mirror body gives it a glare and makes it stand out from other smartphone manufacturers. While the luxurious screen seems unique and very immersive, the significant drawbacks of such a coating are the permanent smudges from fingerprints when touched, and the visibility of dust and other dirt on the back cover. They are very noticeable and do not cause delight with constant use of the smartphone, so most likely users will place such a device inside the case and forget about its design.

Autonomy

LG Electronics supplied the phone with a 3550 mAh battery, which, according to the manufacturers, allows for more than a day without recharging during active work. Also a nice bonus from the company was the presence of an 18W fast charger in the package and the ability to charge wirelessly, although this will take more time.

The volume of the battery should be enough for watching videos, surfing the Internet, playing games and actively using it all day long without carrying additional batteries and recharging outside the home.

Screen

The screen is made of tempered Gorilla Glass 5, protected in accordance with the IP68 degree. The dimensions of the LG G8s ThinQ display should please fans of this brand, as well as the user who wants a large "tall" screen with a good resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels.

The diagonal is 6.21 inches, mounting the front camera and an additional ToF camera, the manufacturers left not only a "drop" at the top, but a whole strip in the middle of the screen, and did not deprive the smartphone of bezels, allowing the panel to be covered only by 82%, unlike other manufacturers. Although this minor drawback is compensated by the capabilities of a number of interesting functions of this camera.

Adjusting the brightness of the screen and eliminating glare can allow the user to view videos in bright light, and the technologies developed will reduce the harmful effects of radiation on the retina, allowing for a long time in the phone.

Front-camera

This device features a dual camera for selfies - a regular wide-angle 8 MP camera f / 1.9, 26mm, 1.12µm, and a TOF 3D camera with f / 1.4. It is this additional camera that will be able to provide a number of new functions. This is unlocking with the palm of Hand ID, according to the pattern of the vessels on the hand, as well as Face unlock and control using Air Motion gestures.

The camera acquired the ability to distinguish not only a specific object and the background, but also measure the distance between the camera and a given object exactly to the millimeter, and the intensity of the background blur can be adjusted up to 256 levels in a selfie mode with a high depth of field.

With the Air Motion function, you can control your phone without touching the screen, but only use gestures. Such an opportunity will be appreciated by people who are constantly behind the wheel, and the phone is in the holder, you can use gestures to answer calls, turn them off, and adjust the volume of the speakers. You can also use gestures while wearing gloves and while swimming to avoid touching the screen.

The dual camera will allow you to get high-quality images in any light, the new technology in the LG front camera will not be affected by ambient light, the quality and accuracy of light transmission in the photo will not be affected by external sources. A 3-D face scanner can help you create night selfies and bright daytime photos.

Main camera

The novelty from South Korean developers has received a triple rear camera f / 1.9. It differs from models from other manufacturers in a three-stage structure:

• the long-focus sensor has 12 megapixels, allowing you to use 2x magnification without losing the quality of shooting;
• 13 MP has a camera responsible for a wide-angle lens;
• the main standard camera module received 12 megapixels.

Splitting the rear camera into three different lenses helps to focus on a given subject as clear as possible and to achieve sharpness in photos and videos. Taking a photo as an example, you can see the high quality of the images obtained. This phone will allow its owner to take pictures both in the sun and under night lighting.

The introduction of artificial intelligence for photo processing, as well as the development of innovations and new camera capabilities, help to obtain images as close to reality as possible, making the beauty of vivid life events truly unforgettable. With these cameras, you can forget about bad selfies, darkened photos and fuzzy shots.

Sound parameters

This phone from LG Electronics is equipped with a separate Boombox speaker with high-quality stereo sound and bass reproduction. Also in LG G8s ThinQ introduced new technology DTS: X, which allows you to get surround sound and good and accurate detail of the reproduced sounds.

Listening to your favorite tracks and watching various videos and films becomes more enjoyable, which makes it possible to put a "plus" in favor of the criteria for choosing this phone. Also, the manufacturer took care of the headset that comes with this device with stereo sound and a fairly good cord length.

NFC makes shopping easy

The ability to pay via the built-in NFC module in your phone makes shopping fast and easy. Now there is no need to look for a wallet and fiddle with change in order to pay in public transport, supermarkets or other supported payment methods using this technology.

Progress and innovative developments do not stand still, and their development is accelerating every day faster and faster, and the availability of such technology will soon become a necessity in the daily life of a modern person. Therefore, for people who want to keep up with the times, the NFC module should be mastered as soon as possible.

Advantages and disadvantages

• fast and wireless charging;
• powerful processor and graphics adapter;
• elegant design of the case and the presence of several types of unusual colors;
• 3-D front camera for unique functions;
• the presence of two SIM cards or 1 SIM card and a slot for expanding memory up to 1 TB;
• it is possible to use NFC;
• unlocking with a face scan or palm scan.

• the average price is higher than many smartphones on the market with similar parameters;
• battery capacity 3550 mAh - not enough for such a capacious processor with active use of a smartphone;
• the back panel gets dirty quickly, scratches and dust on the surface are visible.

Conclusion

The main characteristics of the smartphone presented by the Koreans are not only mesmerizing, but also make it clear how quickly the needs and capabilities of phones are changing. Thanks to such innovations, this brand can be attributed to the best manufacturers on the modern phone market.

Considering the average price in the markets of Asia and Europe, more than 750 €, this gadget cannot be attributed to the budget, but the presence of the latest innovations and technologies presented in 2019 in this smartphone will be able to promote it and make it possible for LG to compete with global brands for its customers and win back fans from other representatives.

When deciding which smartphone to buy today is better and more profitable, you should take into account all the desired parameters and functions in the purchased device. The LG G8s ThinQ, considering all its specs, is one of the best new products this year.

What price will be offered on the Russian market has not yet been disclosed, but in Europe you can order this device for 750-790 € depending on color, built-in memory and supplier.

This year, LG is delighting its fans with unique and high-performance smartphones with new features that are in demand from customers and conquering new markets. Time will tell how much the obviously expensive phone will appeal to our consumers, but according to reviews it is compared with the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Huawei 30 Pro, which are clearly more expensive than the South Korean model.