LG·Flagship · Released Apr 2019
G8 ThinQ
LG’s Hand ID + Crystal Sound OLED flagship.
60/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$849
Color · New Aurora Black
Display
6.1" OLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 855
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.5
Battery
3,500 mAh
Weight
167 g
AI Snapshot
A weird LG flagship — sound through the screen.
G8 ThinQ tried gimmicks that didn’t land. Audiophiles still rate the Quad DAC.
Subscores · 0–100
Display74
Camera70
Performance70
Battery64
Build76
Value54
- Crystal Sound OLED — entire screen vibrates as speaker.
- Hand ID gimmick.
- Hi-Fi Quad DAC.
- IP68.
Full specifications
Type
OLED, 60 Hz
Size
6.1 inches
Resolution
3,120 × 1,440 px
Crystal Sound
Screen-as-speaker
Main
12 MP, f/1.5, OIS
Ultrawide
16 MP, f/1.9, 107°
Selfie
8 MP + ToF
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -84.6%
This
250,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -79.3%
This
600
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -75.3%
This
2,000
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -90.3%
This
6.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the G8 ThinQ released?
The G8 ThinQ was released in Apr 2019.
What is the G8 ThinQ screen size and type?
The G8 ThinQ has a 6.1" OLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the G8 ThinQ use?
The G8 ThinQ is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the G8 ThinQ have?
The G8 ThinQ ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the G8 ThinQ battery capacity?
The G8 ThinQ has a 3,500 mAh battery.
What is the G8 ThinQ main camera?
The G8 ThinQ has a 12 MP · f/1.5 main camera.
Does the G8 ThinQ have 5G?
The G8 ThinQ does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the G8 ThinQ waterproof?
The G8 ThinQ is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.