LG G8 Vs Galaxy S10e: Specs, Design, And Cameras

To see where the new LG G8 is in comparison with other smartphones on the market, the best way is to compare it with the SamsungGalaxy S10 line. However, the smartphone from LG is on the same range with Samsung Galaxy S10e model, not the high-end Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10 Plus. Overall, the LG G8 is an ideal choice for anyone looking for an under $800 model.

So here is the detailed comparison of the G8 and the Galaxy S10e:

Specification Comparison

LG G8

The G8 and the S10e are both powered by the Snapdragon 855.

They pack RAM of 6GB.

The onboard storage on both of them is 128GB.

On the back, the two phones share the dual camera arrangement, consisting of a normal camera and an ultra-wide one.

On the other side, the two phones have one camera for the selfie.

The LG G8’s battery is slightly more durable than that of the S10e, which are 3,500mAh and 3,100mAh respectively.

The S10e Has A Better Design Than The LG G8

Galaxy S10e

If it had not been for Samsung and its innovative idea to minimize the bezel, the G8 would have looked acceptable, but what the Korean phone maker came up with has been considered the standard, so the one from LG might not be to the current liking.

The Galaxy S10e’s appearance is unappalled and not many other phone makers can beat Samsung at this. However, LG should have tried a little bit harder to make the G8 more appealing to the eye. The S10e does not look as premium as its S10 and S10 Plus, but even with that in mind, one will pay attention to the phone from Samsung first if the two models are on display side-by-side.

The LG G8 features a notch that consumes much more space than the punch-hole of the S10e.

The notification shade on the S10e can be conjured from anywhere on the screen of the phone, on the G8, your only option is to start from the top.

You have the choice to set the entire phone black on the S10e, which is an excellent piece of news for your eyes.

The S10e’s fingerprint sensor is on one side of the phone, which you can unlock easily if it is lying flat on a surface.

The S10e comes with wireless charging feature, which you can use to charge another phone or a device from Samsung.

The LG G8’s Hand ID Is Not Up To Par

This feature can read your palm and just like other smartphones scan your fingerprints. However, it is not straightforward and responds slowly.

To replace it, you can use the traditional fingerprint sensor on the rear or the Face ID and ignore the fact that the phone has something called the Hand ID.

LG's Air Motion Gestures Are Good

The LG G8 allows you to control certain features of the phone by the gestures of your hand, like volume, music or making shortcuts. This function is of great help if you want to do something on the phone, but your hands are dirty from cooking or gardening for example.

When it comes to the ability to take pictures, the G8 is better than the S10e in one thing. Here is a photo that was taken by the G8:

Here is the one by the S10e. The photo has better lighting than that of the G8. On the bright side, you will have more detailed pictures, but this feature will make them look like there is not enough depth.

This disadvantage does not show up on any picture taken by the G8

This is what the LG’s phone can do with it ultra-wide camera:

This is what its Samsung counterpart can do. The latter provides a broader view than the former.

Now we compare how the selfie camera works on both phones. The LG G8 focuses exactly on your face, but you will notice that some of the objects on the background look a little blur.

What the S10e produces looks like the face was processed too much, but other objects around do appear vividly in the photo.

Here Are What The LG G8 Are Better Than The S10e

You do not have to reach if you want to press the power button on the G8, unlike the Galaxy S10e on which is the button is located on a corner on top of the phone.

In terms of security, the LG G8 has a more competent facial recognition than that of the S10e. The phone makes use of 3D scanning, like the Face ID on an Apple’s phone.

If you want to listen to anything on wireless headphones, the G8 will offer a better experience, thanks to its Hi-Fi DAC.

Voice assistants on the G8 is the one from Google, which is all you need, instead of a bunch of different choices on the S10e.

Below the volume button is another one that let you conjure Google Assistant, which is a plus as there is no such thing like this on the S10e. However, you have the choice to set the button on the S10e to open anything you want, which is something you cannot do on the G8. One suggestion is to set it to open an app you use often.

Apart from these advantages of the G8 over the S10e, here are some other more important reasons to go for the one from LG:

If you prefer a larger screen, the 6.1-inch display of the G8 will serve you better than that of the S10e with a screen of only 5.8 inches.

If you can get a cheaper deal on the G8, which is $700, this phone from LG is a bang for your buck. If you cannot have this reduced price and are stuck with its official $820, the Galaxy S10e should be your top option.

If you want great audio experience with your smartphone, the G8 fits the bill.

If you are none of these above, get yourself the Galaxy S10e