Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note8 and LG Q60. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N950F/DS | LM-X525EAW | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 162.5 mm | 161.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has greater height than LG Q60. |
| Width | 74.8 mm | 77 mm | LG Q60 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Depth | 8.6 mm | 8.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note8 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Weight | 195 g | 172 g | LG Q60 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Body Colour | Deepsea blue | Gold maple | Midnight black | New Aurora Black | New Moroccan Blue | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Shockproof, vibration-resistant, temperature protection | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.29 W/kg (body), 0.173 W/kg (head) | 1.05 W/kg (body), 0.322 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | LED flashlight | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.3" | 6.26" | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has larger screen size than LG Q60. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 1520 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better screen resolution than LG Q60. |
| Display Format | - | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 521 ppi | 269 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better pixel density than LG Q60. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19:9 | |
| Max Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Features | Always-on display | FullVision display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Panda King Glass |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | MediaTek | |
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| Processor Number | 8895 | MT6762 | |
| Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has higher clock speed than LG Q60. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G71 MP20 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has more RAM than LG Q60. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 51.2 GB | 48 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | LG Q60 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/3.1" | LG Q60 has better camera sensor size than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | 4x | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better digital zoom than LG Q60. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | HDR, Blur | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Food mode | Portaits, AI mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better second camera resolution than LG Q60. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/5" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | LG Q60 has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | LG Q60 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | 1/3.1" | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better front camera sensor size than LG Q60. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Wide selfie mode | Gesture Shot, Selfie portrait | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | LG Q60 has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | 17 filters |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 3500 mAh | LG Q60 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
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| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
| Standby Time | - | 150 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1320 minutes | 600 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has longer battery life when making calls than LG Q60. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1320 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 47 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 74 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs |
Standby: up to 150 hrs Talk: up to 600 min |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| User Interface | - | LG UX 7.0 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | - | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | WMA, AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | M-JPEG, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9, Theora | |
| Sound Enhancements | Acoustic Overload Point | DTS: X 3D Surround Sound |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX | KnockON, Easy Home mode, Capture+, Clip Tray, Google Lens, Google Assistant Key, AI Cam, Link Shot, Crop Shot, Dual App, Eco Playback |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | LG Q60 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, AKG headphones, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | MIL-STD 810G |
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