LG V50 ThinQ 5G vs OnePlus 7 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 206 g |
| Released | May 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: LG V50 ThinQ 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 108.8 cm2 (~88.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~516 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Always-On Display, 100% DCI-P3 | Always-on display |
Platform
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie, upgradable to Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
Memory
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 2TB | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Main Camera
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm; 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | 48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF 8 MP, f/2.4, 78mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Cam, AI Composition | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR10 video recording, Steady Record | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (standard), 1/4", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/5", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | — | Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
Battery
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC3, 10W wireless (Qi) | 30W wired, 50% in 20 min (advertised) (Warp Charge 30) |
Body
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) | 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 206 g (7.27 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) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), MIL-STD-810G compliant | — |
Comms
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
Launch
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 | May 2019 |
| Status | Released May 2019 | Available. Released September 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or OnePlus 7 Pro 5G?
OnePlus 7 Pro 5G — 6 GB for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus 12 GB for the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.
Which is lighter, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or OnePlus 7 Pro 5G?
LG V50 ThinQ 5G — 183 g for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus 206 g for the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.
Which is newer, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or OnePlus 7 Pro 5G?
OnePlus 7 Pro 5G — May 2019 for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus Sep 2019 for the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.
Is the LG V50 ThinQ 5G or the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the LG V50 ThinQ 5G 7/10 and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G 8/10.