Recommended
Google Pixel 8
from ~$699
- 7 years of updates
- Best-in-class AI cameras
- 120Hz display
- Still supported (LG left phones)
LG · Phone · 2019
Upgrading your LG G8 ThinQ? The best upgrades right now: Google Pixel 8, Samsung Galaxy S24. Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
|---|---|
| Chip | Snapdragon 855 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery | 3500 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP dual |
from ~$699
from ~$799
Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| LG G8 ThinQ | Google Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.2" 120Hz OLED |
| Chip | Snapdragon 855 | Tensor G3 |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 50MP dual |
Your LG G8 ThinQ is 7+ years old, which is past the point where most phones stop receiving full software and security updates and where battery wear is significant. This is a genuine upgrade case — and the gains below are large enough that you'll notice them daily, not just on a spec sheet.
For most people the Google Pixel 8 is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $699. The main gains: 7 years of updates; Best-in-class AI cameras; 120Hz display; Still supported (LG left phones).
It still works, but at 7+ years you're likely past full software support and well into battery wear. Most owners at this age notice a real difference after upgrading.
Trade-in values move constantly with condition and carrier promotions, so treat any fixed number with suspicion. Check the current offer from Apple, Samsung, or your carrier directly, and compare it against selling privately — private sales usually pay more but take longer.