LG G7 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G7 ThinQ and the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $129 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 24 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 162 g | 183 g |
| Released | Jun 2018 | Nov 2018 |
Summary: LG G7 ThinQ is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG G7 ThinQ is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | MLCD+ FullVision, HDR10 | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~80.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, QHD+ (564 ppi) | 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Brightness | Up to 1000 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 512 |
| OS | — | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.1 |
Memory
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB or 6GB | 6GB or 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB or 128GB | 128GB |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 512GB) |
Main Camera
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Modules | Dual 16 MP | — |
| Lens 1 | 16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), OIS, PDAF, Laser AF | — |
| Lens 2 | 16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Cam, Google Lens | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps (slow-motion), HDR10, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Quad | — | 24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF; 10 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom; 8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth), 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP | — |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 24 MP, f/2.0 |
Battery
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 18W (Quick Charge 3.0), Wireless charging 5W (Qi) | 18W wired, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging |
Body
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 7.9 mm thickness | 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 162 g | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Colors | — | Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink |
Comms
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (market dependent) | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| LG G7 ThinQ | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) |
|---|
| Announced | May 2, 2018 | October 2018 |
| Released | June 1, 2018 | — |
| OS at launch | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10 | — |
| Status | — | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G7 ThinQ or Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) — 3,000 mAh for the LG G7 ThinQ versus 3,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
Which is lighter, LG G7 ThinQ or Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)?
LG G7 ThinQ — 162 g for the LG G7 ThinQ versus 183 g for the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
Which is newer, LG G7 ThinQ or Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) — Jun 2018 for the LG G7 ThinQ versus Nov 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018).
Is the LG G7 ThinQ or the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) rated higher?
We rate the LG G7 ThinQ 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) 7/10.
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