The LG Q8 is a sleek repackaged V20 that can take the plunge
The new phone has the best features from last year's V20, along with welcomed improvements like being water resistant.
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The LG Q8 seems to be a repacking of the LG V20.
LG is launching a new phone, called the Q8, that has eerily similar features and specs to the company's V20 , which came out last year.
News of the Q8 appeared on LG's Italian site, which didn't mention a price or whether it would be available in the US or elsewhere, but did show its specs.
CNET's Lynn La had a mostly positive experience with the V20, but cautioned in her review that unless you want higher audio recording quality or a removable battery there are better options. Check out her full LG V20 review for a deeper look.
The Q8 differs from the V20 in some key areas:
- Its 5.2-inch display is smaller than the 5.7-inch screen on the V20
- It doesn't have a removable battery
- It's water resistant, with a IP67 certification
The LG Q8's specs are below:
LG Q8 specs vs. LG V20 and OnePlus 5
| LG Q8 | LG V20 | OnePlus 5 | |
| Display size, resolution | 5.2-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels | 5.7-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels | 5.5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels |
| Pixel density | 564ppi | 515 ppi | 401ppi |
| Dimensions (Inches) | 5.87 x 2.83x 0.31 in | 6.29 x 3.01 x 0.3 in | 6.1 x 2.92 x 0.29 in |
| Dimensions (Millimeters) | 149 x 72 x 8 mm | 160 x 78 x 7.7 mm | 154 x 74 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight (Ounces, Grams) | 5.15 oz; 146 g | 6.24 oz; 177 g | 5.4 oz; 153 g |
| Mobile software | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Cameras (megapixels) | 13MP standard, 8MP wide-angle | 16MP standard, 8MP wide-angle | 16MP standard, 20MP telephoto |
| Front-facing camera (megapixels) | 5MP | 5MP | 16MP |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | 2.15GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | 2.15GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | 2.45GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Expandable storage | 2TB | 2TB | None |
| Battery | 3,000mAh | 3,200mAh (removable) | 3,300mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | Back cover | Back cover | Home button |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Special features | IP67 rating, optical image stabilization | Rear cover release key; Both cameras capture wide-angle images; secondary screen on top | Portrait mode, notifications toggle, dual-SIM, Dash Charging |
| Price off-contract (USD) | TBA | AT&T: $829; Verizon: $672; T-Mobile: $770; Sprint: $792 | $479 (64GB), $539 (128GB) |
| Price (GBP) | TBA | Not available | £449 (64GB), £499 (128GB) |
| Price (AUD) | TBA | AU$799 | Converts to AU$636 (64GB), AU$715 (128GB) |