The Google Pixel 3 is our phone of the year for delivering an excellent device alongside meaningful artificial intelligence features. But if we could pick a second place Android winner, it’d be the OnePlus 6T. The company continues to surprise by offering a powerful flagship phone at a price that won’t make your wallet slam shut. OnePlus phones often fall short in one area, however: the camera. The OnePlus 6T is good for the price, but the camera is its Achilles’ heel when compared to other flagships. While we know it can’t beat other flagships in this category (particularly the Pixel 3, which has a camera that blows nearly all other phones’ cameras away), if you’re considering upgrading to the OnePlus 6T, here’s how the camera stacks up to a few high-end phones, including the Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy S9, and the LG G7 ThinQ, which are a little pricier. Disclaimer Before we begin, a few things to note. We captured photos in this test as the … [Read more...] about OnePlus 6T vs. Galaxy S9 vs. Pixel 3 vs. LG G7 ThinQ: Camera Shootout
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Google Pixel 3 XL vs LG V40 ThinQ
With only three generations of Pixel phones under its belt, Google is one of the newer manufacturers of premium Android phones. Still, every year it seems veterans in the phone game, like LG, are left to play catch up with the latest Pixel phones in terms of camera performance and innovative features – no matter when they release. We're about to find out if the situation is any different for the flashy, camera-stacked LG V40. Running the same silicon with two more gigs of RAM and a three-camera setup, the V40 ThinQ looks like a very formidable contender to the Pixel 3 XL. But are the V40’s strengths only spec-deep? We put the two head to head to settle the score.DesignThe aesthetics on these two devices exhibit two different approaches. The LG V40 is shiny and slick with its glossy glass finish in the front and back and bluish-black hue that shines when the light hits it underneath. In back, the three-camera lineup looks futuristic and high-tech, while the face shows a … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 3 XL vs LG V40 ThinQ
Pixel 3 XL vs. iPhone XS Max vs. Note 9 vs. LG V40
Google announced the 5.5-inch Pixel 3 and 6.3-inch Pixel 3 XL today, giving lovers of large-screen phones the impossible task of choosing from at least four major brands. The talent here runs deep, with the iPhone XS Max, Galaxy Note 9 and new LG V40 ThinQ all boasting camera prowess and raw internal power. The V40 in particular can wag its three rear cameras at the Pixel 3 phones' single rear lens. (This third-generation Pixel XL does take a cue from LG by adding a second 8-megapixel front-facing wide-angle lens to make selfies with a large group easier to capture. )Read: Everything about the Pixel 3 and 3 XL you need to knowMeanwhile, these high-priced phones, which inch close to or have crossed the $1,000 mark, are feeling pressure from cheaper-but-good phones from OnePlus, Motorola and Nokia. Note that we've reviewed every phone except the Pixel 3 XL, so we have to hold off final judgment until then. For now, here's how the specs line up. Scroll … [Read more...] about Pixel 3 XL vs. iPhone XS Max vs. Note 9 vs. LG V40
Too close to call: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs LG G7 ThinQ camera shootout
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is an established, well-regarded camera phone. It takes great pictures, whether it’s day or night, and is an excellent purchase. The LG G7 ThinQ follows a long line of capable camera phones from Samsung’s competitor, and unusually has a wide-angle camera on the back. How do the two compare? We found out during a trip to Rome, Italy, to see the Longines Global Champions Tour showjumping event, as well as take in some local sights at the same time. It challenged both phones to take photos in fast-moving environments, when the night fell, and in extremely bright sunlight. Which phone turned out to be the one we were happiest to have by our side? Let’s find out. Camera tech specs Here’s how the two cameras match up on paper. The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has two camera lenses on the back, both with 12 megapixels, and an unusual variable aperture. This swaps between f/1.5 and f/2.4, to best cope with changing lighting … [Read more...] about Too close to call: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs LG G7 ThinQ camera shootout
LG G7 ThinQ UI comparison vs LG G6: A walkthrough of the interface
So, the LG G7 ThinQ is now official and it arrives with all the required bells and whistles to make for a noteworthy flagship device. Aside from donning commendable specs and unique features that make the phone a worthy pick for Android fans, the G7 ThinQ also introduces a trove of notable interface touch-ups that we should talk upon.How does the interface of the new device stack up against its predecessor, the LG G6? Well, there's only one way to showcase all the improvements, and it's none other than a succinct visual comparison. Have in mind that in all the images below, the LG G7 ThinQ screenshots are on the left, while the right ones are taken straight from our resident LG G6.Homescreen & customization Subtle but important changes lie here. Firstly, notice the improved, flatter, and further simplified iconography that builds upon the G6's enhanced aesthetics from last year. Less skeuomorphic and slightly flatter than before, at first sight the appearance of the G7 … [Read more...] about LG G7 ThinQ UI comparison vs LG G6: A walkthrough of the interface